Cambodian road and bridge connection project planned

A new road and bridge project in Cambodia will improve transport between Kampong Thom Province and Kampong Chhang Province. The project is expected cost US$200 million and is being planned by the country’s Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Work on the project is intended to commence in 2021 and will result in the construction of a new 57km road link that will boost trade, tourism and the economic development of these neighbouring provinces. The road will link to the 3.9km bridge spanning the Tonle Sap
September 17, 2019 Read time: 2 mins
A new road and bridge project in Cambodia will improve transport between Kampong Thom Province and Kampong Chhang Province. The project is expected cost US$200 million and is being planned by the country’s 2536 Ministry of Public Works and Transport. Work on the project is intended to commence in 2021 and will result in the construction of a new 57km road link that will boost trade, tourism and the economic development of these neighbouring provinces. The road will link to the 3.9km bridge spanning the Tonle Sap River. Financing for the project is being secured, with the Cambodian authorities in discussions with the 2719 Chinese Government over a loan to help pay for the work.

A new 500m bridge spanning the Tonle Sap River where it passes by capital Phnom Penh was constructed in 2018. This was closed for maintenance for two weeks in July 2019. Building the bridge cost $35 million and the project was funded by the Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC).
Finance & Funding

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Cambodia’s crashes cause concern
    October 20, 2017
    Cambodia’s crashes continue to be a cause for concern. The country’s National Committee for Road Traffic Safety says that road deaths increased by 11% during the first nine months of 2017 compared with the same period in 2016. The area identified as haing the highest rates of road deaths were Kandal, Kampong Thom and Phnom Penh. On a more positive note though, serious injuries from crashes slightly compared the previous nine month period.
    Read More
  • Zimbabwe highway project faces delay
    July 12, 2018
    The project to build Zimbabwe’s crucial north-south highway link is facing delays, with the contract now having to be re-awarded. The tender was originally awarded to an Austrian firm, Geiger International, but with progress having proven very slow this has been withdrawn. The deal has not yet been re-awarded. But the Zimbabwe Government is at present in discussions with the second bidder from the original tender process, Anhui Foreign Economic Construction Group Limited (AFECC), over the contract. The hig
    Read More
  • Construction of the Gordie Howe Bridge could start in mid-2018
    May 12, 2017
    Construction of the US$2.1 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to start in late 2018, according to the authority in charge of the project. Preliminary early works on bridge – the second to span the Detroit River ? between Detroit, Michigan in the US and Windsor, in the Canadian province of Ontario have started. A main contractor is likely to be appointed by mid next year. The first phase of early works has focused on fill placement, construction of a perimeter access road and minor utility
    Read More
  • Construction of the Gordie Howe Bridge could start in mid-2018
    May 12, 2017
    Construction of the US$2.1 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to start in late 2018, according to the authority in charge of the project. Preliminary early works on bridge – the second to span the Detroit River ? between Detroit, Michigan in the US and Windsor, in the Canadian province of Ontario have started. A main contractor is likely to be appointed by mid next year. The first phase of early works has focused on fill placement, construction of a perimeter access road and minor utility
    Read More

Highlighted Content