Progress Update: National Road No. 48 Rehabilitation Reaches 25% Completion

• Sommana Yan
• 15 May 2023
• Local News
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The ongoing rehabilitation and improvement project of National Road No. 48, spanning a length of 148 kilometers, has achieved a significant milestone, with completion reaching 25.57% as of April 2023. This noteworthy progress was reported following a site inspection conducted by Lok Chumteav Mithona Phuthong, the Governor, and Mrs. Inary Net, the Deputy Governor of Koh Kong Province, on May 14, 2023.

During the inspection, Lok Chumteav and her team visited four key locations along the route to assess the project’s advancements.

The first location, starting from Boeung Preav commune in Sre Ambel district, marked the beginning of the road at 0 km.

At the 60 km mark, the inspection focused on the high dam area, followed by an examination of the area to be excavated for filling the low position at the 120 km mark.

Finally, at km 142, attention was directed towards the section featuring four lanes for vehicles. It is worth noting that National Road No. 48 accommodates four lanes for five vehicles.

Based on the inspection findings, it has been determined that the road rehabilitation and improvement project will require an additional 12 months beyond the original deadline. This extension is deemed necessary to ensure the project’s successful completion and the delivery of a high-quality road infrastructure that meets the expected standards.

The National Road No. 48 construction project spans a total length of 148 km, commencing from PK 141+750 (Chamkar Luong) at the intersection of National Road No. 4 to Khemarak Phoumin City, Koh Kong Province. The project, which began on January 3, 2022, with an allocated budget of approximately $78 million, aims to enhance the road’s quality and capacity, facilitating smoother and safer transportation for the region. (Read more)

As progress continues on the rehabilitation of National Road No. 48, infrastructure development in the western part of Cambodia is set to benefit significantly. The completion of this crucial transportation route will not only improve connectivity within the region but also foster economic growth and development opportunities.

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