NR No. 10 Rehabilitation Nears Completion with 93% of Work Done & Tallest Bridge Reaches 79% on Track for Operation in June 2025

By the end of October 2024, construction on Cambodia’s NR No. 10—a crucial route connecting the provinces of Koh Kong, Pursat, and Battambang—has reached an impressive 92.94% completion. Along this route, the tallest bridge, spanning 530 meters, has progressed to 79% completion and is set to be fully operational by June 2025, as reported by HE Bong Bun Hourn, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, following an official site inspection on 1 November 2024.

The road is partially open to traffic, but travelers are advised to exercise caution as certain sections remain unpaved and prone to slipping during heavy rains. Currently, the road surface varies across the route’s 198.518-kilometer stretch, with key sections comprising rubberized surfaces and red gravel. Specifically, the road’s condition is as follows:

  • PK0 (Samlot) to PK60 (Two Crocodiles): Rubber surface
  • PK60 to PK85: Red gravel
  • PK85 to PK112 (Osom): Rubber surface
  • PK112 to PK130: Red gravel (some areas prone to slipping in rain)
  • PK130 to PK160: Rubber surface
  • PK160 to PK175: Red gravel
  • PK175 to PK198 (Koh Kong): Rubber surface

NR No. 10 has been classified as a Grade III double-paved road (DBST) and measures 9 meters wide. The rehabilitation project, which represents a vital improvement in connectivity in the region, has been financed by the Chinese government at a total cost exceeding USD 188 million. (Read more)

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