The northern section of National Road 5 renovation 80.02% complete

• 30 April 2020
• Local News
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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 2020, according to the Facebook page of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 29 April 2020.

The renovation of National Road 5 has a total length of 366km connecting the capital to the northwest part of the country cutting across Kompong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, and Banteay Meanchey provinces. The project is undertaken with a loan of US$500 million from the Japanese government and is divided into three sections – northern, central, and southern – expanding this crucial corridor from two to four lanes with a width of 23m covered by rubber concrete (AC) and a central reservation. (Read more)

Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport H.E Sun Chanthol said, “The construction of the road is very important for Cambodia. This section of the ASEAN Highway 1 can increase exports and imports and is one of the most potential roads to serve the Cambodian economy. In particular, it can reduce accidents and congestions at a very large scale.”

According to the MPWT Facebook page, the renovation is being undertaken even though the spread of COVID-19 has threatened the construction sector in Cambodia. The workers at the site always obey the guidance of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Ministry of Health to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Photo: MPWT’s facebook page

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