Chak angre krom: The construction of the Chak Angre Krom-Prek Pra concrete bridge over the Tonle Bassac River in Phnom Penh was 41 percent complete as of mid-August 2025, according to H.E. Phon Rim, Undersecretary of State and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT).
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the US$60 million project officially broke ground on Feb. 19, 2024, under the presidency of Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, along with former Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia H.E. Wang Wentian. The bridge is set to be a significant infrastructure development in the area.
The bridge measures 845.7 metres in length and 27 metres in width, aiming to connect Khan Meanchey and Khan Chbar Ampov. It also includes 804.3 metres of connecting roads. The project is being undertaken by Shanghai Construction (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. and is scheduled for completion in 42 months. The bridge is funded through a concessional loan from China.
Upon completion, the bridge is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion, particularly on the Preah Monivong Bridges. It will improve connectivity and facilitate smoother transportation for residents and commuters alike.
The Chak Angre Krom-Prek Pra Bridge will be the eighth bridge spanning rivers in Phnom Penh. The seven existing ones 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.