Three Sections of NR5 Expansion 46%, 38%, and 97% Complete, Respectively

• 3 June 2021
• Local News
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To date, the renovation of NR5 is approximately 60% complete, with the southern part Prek Kdam- Pursat at 46.05%, the central part Pursat-Battambang at 38.08%, and the northern part Battambang-Banteay Meanchey at 97.30%.

This is according to a meeting between the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Ministry of Economy and Finance on 1 June.

Besides providing the updated progress, the meeting also officially opened the bidding for the construction of the Serei Sophorn-Poipet section (34 km) and the bidding for the construction of the vehicle weighing stations.

The renovation of NR5 has a total length of 366km connecting the capital to the northwestern part of the country passing through Kompong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang, and Banteay Meanchey provinces.

The road will be upgraded to Asphalt Concrete (AC) and expanded to four lanes with a width of 23m. The project is being undertaken with a loan of US$500 million from the Japanese government.

In addition to the road upgrade, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport is also planning to utilise AI technology to control traffic system, especially the overweight vehicles on NR5 after the completion. (Read more)

The technology is known as the AI Camera and Weigh-in-Motion Sensor Centralised Database Solution System. The system will automatically report the data by just driving through the spot where the system is installed, which would make it easier for officers to monitor and crack down on any overweight trucks.

• Road and Infrastructure