New Steel Bridge Projected to Facilitate Congestion, While Old Chroy Changva Bridge Temporarily Closed

Phnom Penh- As the host of SEA game in 2023, Cambodia has shown rapidity of infrastructure development along National road number 6, in order to welcome athletes and other visitors to the new national stadium that is located on the Northern outskirt of Phnom Penh capital city.

After Pchum Ben’s day, the old Chroy Changva Bridge will be under rehabilitation and renovation to enhance the quality by Japanese Firm, Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA). The closing for renovation is supposed to take approximately 28 months.

In accordance with the Phnom Penh Municipality, the government has planned to construct temporary steel bridge, which is situated on the National Road 5 and linked from Russey Keo to another side of Tonle Sap, to address congestion issue when old Chroy Changva is under rehabilitation.

New steel bridge is projected to facilitate congestion, while old Chroy Changva Bridge is closed for rehabilitation

This new steel bridge will cost about $35 million. It will be constructed on the same day of the commencement of the renovation Chroy Changva Bridge.

H.E. Khuong Sreng, as told by the spokesperson, is positive that the temporary bridge will address traffic congestion issue when Chroy Changvar Bridge is closed for rehabilitation, and urged the construction company to ensure its quality despite the bridge’s temporary role.

This new steel bridge will cost about $35 million