Bridge Across Mekong River in Kratie Province 55.8% Completed

• 1 July 2024
• Local News
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As of early June 2024, the construction of the nearly 2km long bridge across the Mekong River in Kratie province has reached 55.83% completion, while the connecting road is at 41.81%. This progress was announced on the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) on 30 June 2024.

The MPWT confirmed that the 1,761-metre-long bridge spans the Mekong River between Chit Borey and Prek Prosop districts in Kratie province. The connecting road to Kratie city, spanning 33.459 kilometres, has reached 41.81% completion, whereas the bridge itself is at 55.83% completion as of June 2024.

Constructed by Shanghai Construction Group, the 1,761-metre-long and 13.55-metre-wide bridge, along with the 31.69-kilometre connecting road, is funded by the People’s Republic of China with an investment of US$111 million. The project is expected to take about 42 months to complete, significantly enhancing the region’s infrastructure and connectivity. (Read more)

• Road and Infrastructure