Phnom Penh: The construction project of the Chak Angre Krom-Prek Pra bridge across Tonle Bassac in Phnom Penh capital has been achieved at 19 percent as of early this month, said H.E. Phan Rim, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT).

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the US$60 million concrete bridge was broken ground on Feb. 19, 2024, under the presidency of Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, along with the then Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Wang Wentian. The 845.70-meter-long and 27-meter-wide bridge connects Khan Meanchey to Khan Chbar Ampov in Phnom Penh, with connecting roads totaling 804.30 meters in length.

The bridge is being constructed by Shanghai Construction (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. for an expected duration of 42 months using a concessional loan from China. Once completed, the bridge is expected to ease travel and reduce traffic congestion on Preah Monivong Bridges.

The Chak Angre Krom-Prek Pra Bridge will become the eighth bridge across rivers in the capital. The other seven already in operation include the Cambodia-Japan Chroy Changvar Friendship Bridge, Cambodia-China Chroy Changvar Friendship Bridge, Preah Monivong Bridge (1), Preah Monivong Bridge (2), Prek Pnov Bridge, Russey Keo cable-stayed Bridge, and Koh Pich-Koh Norea cable-stayed Bridge.