New Urban Planning Agreement to Extend R4 Road and Ease Traffic Congestion in Phnom Penh

• Proeksa Meas
• 29 June 2026
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In a significant breakthrough for urban mobility in the capital, an agreement has been reached to open a new road alignment connecting the Boeung Kak area directly to Preah Monivong Boulevard. This initiative, officially announced by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction on June 19, 2026, aims to significantly alleviate traffic congestion and improve the daily commute for thousands of residents in Phnom Penh.

The historic consensus was achieved during an official consultative meeting where four key stakeholders aligned their interests for the public good. The participating entities included the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, the leadership of the Islamic Community in Cambodia, Shukaku Inc., and the Phnom Penh Hotel. Their unanimous agreement marks a highly collaborative approach to urban development, balancing private enterprise, community values, and public infrastructure needs.

This upcoming connection of the R4 Road functions as a strategic component of the broader municipal urban planning master plan. By building more resilient infrastructure, the city can better adapt to the rapid growth of both the urban population and vehicular traffic, ensuring a smoother and more efficient flow of public transportation. Following the announcement, the project has sparked widespread celebration among local citizens who have long endured severe traffic bottlenecks in this specific corridor. Furthermore, the public has expressed high appreciation for the proactive reforms and dedicated efforts spearheaded by the Ministry under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Say Sam Al.

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