PM Hun Sen breaks ground on Korean-funded NR 2 and 22 upgrade

• 11 February 2020
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Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen together with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cambodia Park Heung Kyeong presided over the ground-breaking ceremony on 11 February of the National Road No. 2 and 22 improvement project, connecting Takmao to Angk Ta Saom.

The restoration section of National Road No.2 covers a total length of 62.56 kilometres, from Takmao roundabout to Chambak and from Chambak to Doun Kaev roundabout in Takeo province.

Meanwhile, the restoration section of National Road No 22 covers a total length of 9.61 kilometres, from Doun Kaew roundabout to the Angk Ta Saom area, near National Road 3.

The project includes the road expansion as well as upgrading both roads to asphalt concrete and will take approximately 30 months to complete.

According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, the project is expected to cost approximately US$56 million in total, which is financed by the South Korean government and Cambodian government budget.

The project will be constructed by Hanshin Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. Meanwhile, a joint venture of Dasan Consultants Co., Ltd, Dong II Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd, and Seoyoung Engineering Co., Ltd. will perform the technical checks, according to the report.

H.E Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister and Minister of Ministry of Public Works and Transport on signed a contract agreement on 25 June 2019 with Korean construction firm Hanshin Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd (Read More).

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