Road and Infrastructure
Major Infrastructure Projects Broken Ground in 2021
Although 2021 was hit hard by the COVD-19 pandemic with several lockdowns and the spread of new variants, the Cambodian government has continuously upgraded and built infrastructure projects. Thus far, none of the infrastructure projects has been delayed. Here is the list of the major infrastructure projects that saw ground broken in 2021. US$19 million […]
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Construction of Longest Bridge of PP-SHV Expressway Completed
The longest bridge of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway has completed the installation of all box girders and has been fully connected to the pavement on both sides. According to the official Facebook page of the expressway on 22 December, the bridge is located at the 179-kilometre point of the expressway crossing over the river at […]
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Plan to Construct Chak Angre Krom- Prek Pra Bridge Receives Approval from PM Hun Sen
The plan to build a new bridge as an alternative to the heavily congested Monivong Bridge across the Bassac River connecting Chak Angre Krom and Prek Pra communes has already been approved by Prime Minister Hun Sen. The update of the plan was confirmed by the Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol […]
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New Flyover Set to be Built at Century Plaza Intersection
The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration plans to build a new flyover at the Century Plaza Market intersection to ease the traffic congestion on Russian Blvd, St. 2004, and St. 2011. The project was discussed in a meeting held on 20 December, led by Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng, with relevant departments and officials in […]
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Renovation of NR48 Connecting NR4 to Koh Kong to Officially Begin in January
The construction of the South Korea-funded US$78-millon NR48 connecting NR4 to downtown Kong Kong will officially begin on 3 January, with the ground-breaking ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport held a meeting with relevant parties on 16 December to prepare the work for the ceremony. […]
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Gov’t to Upgrade Existing Railways to High-Speed & Build Two New Lines
The Cambodian government has unveiled plans to upgrade the existing railways to a high-speed system and also to build two new lines connecting Phnom Penh capital to Siem Reap and Bavet. The plan was discussed in the cabinet meeting on 16 December chaired by Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. According to the press release, the […]
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10 Speed Cameras Along NR3 Begin Operation
Ten speed cameras along NR3 have been put into use to monitor and protect the safety of people driving on the road, according to a senior official of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). During the site inspection on 15 December, Secretary of State of MPWT HE Kan Manae said this is the […]
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Construction of New Road Connecting Steung Treng to Kratie Completed
Construction of a new rural road connecting Steung Treng and Kratie provinces, which was built with the donation from Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen, has been completed. The road is 15km long and 6m wide, connecting O’Mreah commune to Siem Bok commune in Siem Bok district which is on the border of Kratie province. Steung […]
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Construction of PP-SHV Expressway Over 70% Complete
The construction of the 190-kilometre Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway was 70.93% complete as of November. The updates were shared in an inspection visit led by HE Yit Bonna, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) on Friday 10 December. Having started construction on March 2019, the road is being built by […]
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NR21B Rehabilitation Work in Kandal Province Set for Completion in One Month
The expansion and rehabilitation of the 3km section of the NR21B connecting NR2 junction to Prek Samrong Bridge roundabout in Kandal province is scheduled to be completed in a month. The timeline was confirmed by HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, who led the technical working group to inspect the site on […]
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