Road and Infrastructure
PP-Bavet Railway & Three Major Projects Included in Transport Masterplan
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has requested its working committee to include the Phnom Penh-Ho Chi Minh railway project and three other major infrastructure projects into the national transport and logistics masterplan, to accelerate progress on the projects. This is according to HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, at […]
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China Launches First Fully Electrified Bullet Train in Himalayan Region
The 435.5-km high-speed train connecting Lhasa, the capital of southwest Tibet, and Tibet’s eastern city Nyingchi began operation on Friday 25 June, marking China’s first fully electrified bullet train in the remote Himalayan region, reported Xinhua. With a designed speed of 160km per hour, this route is considered the first Fuxing bullet train to pass […]
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NR6 Expansion from Sokha Hotel to Airport Junction 50% Complete
The NR6 expansion project in Siem Reap from the Sokha traffic lights to Jayavarman VII roundabout (airport junction) is almost 50% complete. A representative of the construction team Kong Vansophy said on 22 June that if things go as planned, the project will be completed by October this year. “Currently, two lanes from the Caltex […]
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Construction to Begin on US$200-million Phnom Penh Logistics Complex in 2022
The Phnom Penh Logistics Complex (PPLC) project is moving forward and is expected to begin construction in 2022, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol. HE Sun Chanthol made the remarks during a stakeholder consultation meeting on a master plan for “multi-modal transport and logistics connectivity” on 17 June. “The […]
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MPWT Minster Vows to Speed Up NR2 Renovation Following Slow Progress Complaints
Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has promised to push construction firms to speed up work on the NR2 project and following the schedules after receiving many complaints about slow construction progress. HE Sun Chanthol said during a PP-SHV expressway site inspection on 21 June that the ministry is now urging the […]
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Transport Minister: Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom Bridge Still Under Study, No Timeline Revealed
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has confirmed that the Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom bridge is still undergoing a feasibility study though the South Korean government has been already agreed to provide financial support for this project. HE Sun Chanthol said during the PP-SHV expressway site inspection on 21 June that at […]
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PP-SHV Expressway to Be Completed Ahead of Schedule, First Free Ride Trial Set for September 2022
Construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is scheduled to be completed ahead of schedule, changing from the initial date of March 2023 to September 2022, with a free ride trial during the first week or month. Meanwhile, construction is now over 55% complete. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said during an […]
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Transport Minister: Final studies for PP-Bavet Expressway Completed Late This Year
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has urged private companies to complete detailed studies for the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway by the end of this year at the latest, with the aim of turning the kingdom’s second expressway into reality as soon as possible. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol made the request during an […]
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Work on Kratie-Kampong Thom Bridge to Begin Soon After PM Hun Sen’s Final Approval
Plans and studies of the Kratie-Kampong Thom Bridge are now complete with construction scheduled to begin soon after final approval by PM Hun Sen, according to the Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during a PP-SHV expressway site inspection on 21 June. HE Sun Chanthol said that the project has already secured […]
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Renovation of Major Rural Road in Tbong Khmum Almost Complete
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, infrastructure development work in Tbong Khmum province is still proceeding smoothly with a major rural road renovation in Suong district almost complete. With construction beginning in early June, the 3,100 metre long road is being paved with DBST. The route connects from NR7 and Thnal Thmey village in Suong district […]
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