SR 38-road Renovation Project 63% Complete, On Track for Final Completion in December

• 29 June 2021
• Local News
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Construction of the 38-road renovations in Siem Reap will be completed by December this year as scheduled, while progress to date has reached over 63%, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during his site inspection on 28 June.

As of 25 June, the overall construction is 63.87% complete, of which the drainage system is at 90%, the drainage system for the 38 roads at 87%, and the lighting and gardening work at 40%.

HE Sun Chanthol also rejected criticism on social media that the ministry used thin steel reinforcements and does not comply with technical standards but clarified that there are different sizes of steel for different placements and all the works are following the technical standards.

On this occasion, the minister also urged the construction team to spray water regularly on the construction site to prevent dust, quickly close the sewers in front of shophouses, and ensure that the construction does not cause traffic jams.

With a total length of 108km and estimated to consume a total budget of US$140 million, this project stretches across 12 districts of Siem Reap city and a part of Prasat Bakong and the 38 roads will be well-connected with other main road systems to ease traffic congestion and reduce accidents. (Read more)

The government also decided to reallocate the remaining budget from Sihanoukville’s 34-road renovation project to upgrade the sidewalks along the Siem Reap River. Another separate US$9-million budget has also been reallocated to restore rainwater and sewage systems.

• Road and Infrastructure