Two Pedestrian Bridges to be Built on NR 3

• 7 July 2020
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The government is planning to construct two pedestrian bridges on National Road 3, one in Takeo province and another in Kampong Speu, to help ease traffic and avoid accidents at the busy market areas, according to an AKP report on 07 July.

At a meeting to review the road safety results of H1 and the working direction for H2 of 2020, Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said that he has already discussed the two projects with the governors of Kampong Speu and Takeo provinces.

“We cannot allow people to cross the four-lane road. If they cross, that could cause accidents. We have already decided to construct two pedestrian bridges, one in Takeo and the other in Kampong Speu,” he said.

However, the government has not yet revealed the exact locations of the two projects to the public.

Regarding this matter, the governor of Takeo also asked the construction company to extend the intersection by 300 metres on both sides of the road to prevent traffic congestion. The company also approved the Takeo provincial governor’s request.

To date, there are a total of five pedestrian bridges in operation and under construction in Phnom Penh. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport spokesman, the government also plans to build 25 more pedestrian bridges in the city. (Read more)

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