Road and Infrastructure
Sambor Prei Kuk authority to construct 13-km detour around temple site
The Sambor Prei Kuk authority plans to construct a 13-kilometre detour at the Prasat Sambor Prei Kuk site to facilitate travel and to preserve the quality of the temple from heavy tractor transport. H.E. Phan Nady, Director General of the Sambor Prei Kuk Authority told Construction & Property Magazine on 29 May that this project […]
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Ring Road No.3 (Phnom Penh-Kandal) 37.15% complete
By the end of April 2020, construction of Ring Road No.3 linking from Phnom Penh to Kandal province was 37.15% complete according to Mr Heang Sotheayuth, Ministry of Public Works and Transport spokesman in comments to Construction & Property Magazine. “Although the world and Cambodia are facing the corona virus global pandemic, the progress of […]
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Kampot major deep seaport plans progress
The construction of a massive deep seaport project in Kampot province starts is progressing with the docking space and seaport entrance complete, according to Mr. Soy Sinol, Deputy of Kampot Tourism Department, at a press conference on “Progress and Continuing Direction of Kampot Provincial Administration” on 08 May 2020. “This port is invested in by […]
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MPWT: Phnom Penh-Sihanouk Expressway construction continues smoothly despite COVID-19 and geographical challenges
The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway construction project continues smoothly despite some challenges in terms of geographical factors and the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) cooperating well with relevant institutions and workers’ efforts to get the job done on schedule. This explanation was given by H.E Kong Vimean, Deputy Secretary […]
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MPWT writes warning letter to company constructing National Road 2 and Road 22
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has issued a warning letter to Korean Company Hanshin contracted to build National Road 2 and National Road 22 following the discovery of delays in construction works, inadequate machinery equipment on sites, and lack of technical expertise in the implementation. The warning was made by MPWT Minister, […]
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Minister of Public Works drills road to prove no corruption
Holding two big pieces of broken rubber drilled from the road, Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol told the national press that “The ministry has now taken a new step: to make road quality better. With regard to criticism where people have said the Ministry cheats on road constructions, it does not hold […]
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New Flyover at Kbal Thnal area officially opened for official use
Kbal Thnal Flyover connecting Monivong Boulevard to Norodom Boulevard will open for public use from May 1, 2020, onward to address traffic congestion in the Kbal Thnol area. According to the official website of the Ministry of Information on 30 April 2020, Mr. Met Measpheakdey, spokesperson for Phnom Penh City Hall, said that “This new […]
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MPWT holds technical training on National Road 2 & Road 22 renovation for young engineers
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) held a technical training on the National Road 2 and Road 22 renovations for 10 young engineers to improve their knowledge on how to conduct technical inspections and project site coordination, according to a post on the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) Facebook page on […]
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The northern section of National Road 5 renovation 80.02% complete
The renovation of the northern section of National Road 5, also known as ASEAN Highway 1, from Battambang to Serei Sophoan, is 80.02% complete. The central section part from Thlea Ma Om to Battambang is 14.90% complete and the southern part from Preak Kdam to Thlea Ma Om is 23.90% complete as of 24 April […]
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Korea approves request for an additional loan to upgrade National Road 48
The Korean government has approved a Cambodian request for an additional loan to rehabilitate National Road 48 and in preparation for signing an MoU on 24 April 2020 prior to the opening of public bidding. The agreement was announced at a meeting on the request for an additional loan for National Road 48 between representatives […]
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