Koh Pich-Koh Norea Bridge Nears Completion: Connection Set for 10 September with Milestone 92% Achieved

• 31 August 2023
• Local News
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As Phnom Penh continues to mark impressive milestones in urban infrastructure, the much-anticipated Koh Pich-Koh Norea Bridge is poised to become a tangible symbol of connectivity. The cable-stayed concrete bridge, seamlessly linking Koh Pich and Koh Norea, is set to achieve a significant feat on 10 September 2023, with completion progress reaching an impressive 92%. This significant update was shared by HE Keut Chhe, Deputy Governor of Phnom Penh, on 31 August 2023.

Amidst this fervent anticipation, HE Khuong Sreng, Governor of Phnom Penh, will take the helm during the ceremonious connection of this innovative cable-stayed concrete bridge. The bridge is not merely a physical connection but a testament to the city’s vision of fostering seamless accessibility between its diverse locales.

The Koh Pich-Koh Norea Bridge, an ambitious project situated in Sangkat Niroth, Khan Chbar Ampov, Phnom Penh, bears testament to Cambodia’s resolute commitment to progressive infrastructure. With an investment of US$38 million, this bridge is the brainchild of the Overseas Cambodian Investment Company (OCIC), executed under the adept guidance of the Phnom Penh Capital Administration. (Read more)

The timely progress of the bridge’s construction aligns strategically with its scheduled completion in mid-November 2023. This auspicious timing underscores a concerted effort to enhance the city’s connectivity ahead of the Royal Water Festival, offering citizens and visitors an unprecedented experience of the city’s transformation.

As the final cables are meticulously secured and the last touches are applied, the Koh Pich-Koh Norea Bridge stands poised to be more than a physical link—it signifies Phnom Penh’s unwavering resolve to unite its vibrant communities and propel the city into a new era of accessible urban living.

• Road and Infrastructure