The Old Chroy Chongva Bridge Is Officially Suspended for Renovation

The old Chroy Chongva bridge will be suspended for renovation

Phnom Penh- Phnom Penh Municipality has announced once again about the suspension of traffic on old Chrong Chongva Bridge from 1^st October onwards for renovation.

This announcement aims to avoid traffic congestion on the second bridge (Cambodia-China Friendship Bridge). Vehicles, which are headed to Phnom Penh must change direction to Ly Yong Phat Bridge and Prek Kdam Bridge, along the National road number 5.

In case of serious traffic congestion, all drivers must be in compliance with traffic direction by authorities.

According to reports, the rehabilitation will be completed within 22 months. The project is implemented by JICA and cost approximately 30 million USD.

Chroy Chongva Bridge was built from 1960 until 1963, with 1,080 meters length and 13 meters width. The bridge, however, was destroyed in 1972 and was repaired in 1994. Due to the importance of the bridge as a main transportation artery, the Cambodian and Japanese governments agreed to rehabilitate the bridge under the Japanese Grand Aid project.

Moments of traffic congestion on the first day of closing the Old Chroy Chongva bridge

The old Chroy Chongva bridge will be suspended for renovation

The old Chroy Chongva bridge will be suspended for renovation