Phnom Penh: On July 9, 2026, Mr. Soung Heng, Secretary of State, Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Project Director, inspected and monitored the implementation of the Bassac River Bridge (Chak Angre Krom-Prek Pra) construction project, which as of early July 2026 has achieved 79%.
The Bassac River Bridge (Chak Angre Krom-Prek Pra) construction project was inaugurated on February 19, 2024 under the chairmanship of His Excellency Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia.
Project progress includes: 1). Bridge foundation 100% complete 2). Structure under the bridge 100% complete 3). The superstructure of the connecting bridge is 100% complete, 4). The superstructure of the main bridge is 84% complete, and 5). The road network is 51% complete (the connecting road, 804.30 m long, is 50% complete, and the diversion road (Ram) 1,541 m long, is 50%).
Mr. Secretary of State Highly appreciated the Shanghai construction company that has been operating in accordance with technical standards and technical contracts, with quality and aesthetics.
The project management unit continues to strengthen work safety further as the rainy season begins and continues to maintain and install additional safety airbags on the water for the safety of users of water transportation It also recommended that all concrete pavements be inspected to increase friction to avoid slipping or hazards for users, and that additional lighting systems be studied to ensure adequate lighting, including landscaping on both sides of the roundabout and on the bridge to enhance its beauty.
Please note that the bridge over the Bassac River (Chak Angre Krom-Prek Pra) is the 7th bridge along the Bassac River after the 6 bridges already built, including the Koh Pich-Koh Nora Bridge, the two Preah Monivong Bridges, the Samrong Bridge, the Koh Anlong Chen Bridge, and the Koh Thom Bridge.
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