PHNOM PENH — Construction of National Road No. 10 has been formally completed at a total cost of approximately $252 million, financed through a concessional loan from the Chinese Government alongside counterpart funding from the Royal Government of Cambodia.
Connecting Battambang, Pursat, and Koh Kong provinces, the 198.518-kilometer strategic thoroughfare was officially inaugurated for public use on Thursday in Veal Veng district, Pursat province, under the presidency of Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet.
Addressing the ceremony, the Premier said the new road would bring greater benefits to local people and boost economic activities among Battambang, Pursat and Koh Kong provinces, as well as other parts of Cambodia.
“As now, the people in Pursat, if they want to visit the seaside, no need to travel to Phnom Penh. They can use this national road,” he underlined.
Minister of Public Works and Transport H.E. Peng Ponea highlighted that construction of the road began in March 2020 and was completed in May 2025 after 66 months. He added that the strategic project is expected to strengthen transport connectivity, facilitate the movement of agricultural and industrial products, reduce travel distances, and promote tourism along the scenic route connecting the three provinces.
The route stretches from National Road No. 57-7 at Km 35+900 in Kanchang village, Soung commune, Samlot district, Battambang province, through Veal Veng district of Pursat province, to National Road No. 48 at Km 1+700 in Sangkat Smach Meanchey, Khemarak Phoumin city, Koh Kong province.
In addition to the main roadway, the multi-million dollar capital outlay funded the construction of 20 new bridges and the expansion of 12 existing structures, totaling 2,325 meters in combined length. Key structural investments include the Techo Peace Bridge of Russey Chrum—a 12-span bridge measuring 537 meters long, 90 meters high, and up to 15 meters wide at its center, complete with a viewing and photo stop.
