AKP Phnom Penh: Cambodia and China have marked the second year of the launch of Cambodia’s first expressway, contributing remarkably to transport in the country. An official event celebrating the anniversary of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway was presided over by Cambodian Minister of Public Works and Transport H.E. Peng Ponea and Ambassador of China to Cambodia H.E. Wang Wenbin.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Peng Ponea emphasized the strong bilateral relations between Cambodia and China, noting that the expressway has significantly eased transport, trade, and tourism across the nation, thus playing a crucial role in Cambodia’s economic development. The expressway connects the capital, Phnom Penh, to Preah Sihanouk province, a key economic hub with a deep-sea port and bustling trade and tourism activities.

The expressway spans 187 kilometers in length and 24.5 meters in width. It was developed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) contract,
with an investment of US$2 billion. The route also traverses the provinces of Kandal, Kampong Speu, and Koh Kong, further enhancing regional connectivity.