PHNOM PENH: Mr. Sun Chanthol, Senior Minister of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) presided over a meeting with officials last week to discuss challenges and solutions for seven key infrastructure projects.

These infrastructure projects address:

1. The challenges encountered during the pilot launch of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway, as well as solutions to prevent illegal activities to encourage the use of the expressway's smooth and efficient operation
2. DIP technology, a modern technology that reduces time and convenience, is improving toll collection and operational data sharing, ensuring business transparency, and traffic safety for the people using the road.
3. The progress construction of an international tourist port in Kampot province is a part of Cambodia's efforts to improve transportation and logistics.
4. The progress construction of a wastewater treatment plant in Sihanoukville is an important project to reduce wastewater pollution and improve the city's beauty.
5. Issues related to National Road No. 3 (Kampot-Veal Renh), particularly the 20-kilometer stretch that is badly damaged, to find a solution for improvement using special techniques.

6. Flooding's Impact on road infrastructure this year, and emergency measures for emergency rehabilitation
7. Work on improving National Road 4 is progressing under standards and specifications.

The Senior Minister directed the technical working group and the Capital-Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport to carry out their work regarding the closure during the rainy season regularly.