Study Begins on New 72-kilometer Road Connecting Battambang-Siem Reap

• 27 October 2020
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The Ministry of Public Works and Transport together with China Road and China Road Cooperation is currently studying the new 72-kilometre national road connecting Battambang to Siem Reap.

The meeting to assess the environmental impact of the project was held on October 26 with the participation of representatives of construction companies and relevant inter-ministerial officials.

This new national road will pass through three provinces including Battambang, Banteay Meanchey and Siem Reap.

After careful discussion, the meeting agreed and supported the construction of this national road. The technical team will continue to conduct the environmental impact study procedure together with the Ministry of Environment.

The project was followed by the request of Prime Minister Hun Sen during the celebration of the 6th River Festival in March. According to him, this road can also shorten distance up to 69 kilometres. (Read more)

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