Construction on Mekong Bridge Underway

• 25 July 2017
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Construction is underway on a new bridge connecting Kompong Cham and Tboung Khmum provinces across the Mekong River according the Ministry of Public Works and Transport.

Spanning 1.13km across the river and 13.5m wide, the new bridge is estimated to cost USD5 million according to a report in the Phnom Penh Post.

Presently, the only way across the Mekong is via ferry from Prey Veng which creates long traffic queues and also limits economic development, especially when transporting agricultural products.

The government is also planning another bridge from Chhlong district to Prek Prasob in Kratie province which would also dramatically improve access and economic development, although no time frames have yet been announced.