Background
National Road 8 includes a planned segment to link the Mun Chrey–Tin Nam international border crossing with the Prek Tamak–Pongkreak bridge and the junction to National Road No.7, creating a contiguous route through Cambodia’s eastern transport network. The segment under discussion is included in an investment framework financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Project governance for the National Road 8 alignment brought together Ministry of Public Works and Transport project leadership and invited officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Interior to review cross-border coordination. Representatives from the MPWT and the AIIB project team met to examine technical and connectivity aspects for the Mun Chrey–Tin Nam link.
Key Developments
- Date: 10 June 2026 — Senior MPWT officials held consultations with the AIIB project team led by Thomas Herrero.
- Scope: Discussion focused on the connection between the Mun Chrey–Tin Nam border crossing and the National Road 8 construction segment that intersects with National Road No.7 and Road No.88.
- Participants: MPWT delegation included the Deputy Secretary of State and the deputy project director; attendees also represented the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Interior.
- Funding framework: The meeting addressed project elements under an AIIB financing arrangement for the specified National Road 8 segment.
Institutional Role
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport serves as the central coordinating agency for national road design, planning and implementation in Cambodia, and it leads inter-ministerial consultations for cross-border transport links. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank engages as an external financier and project stakeholder through investment frameworks that support construction and connectivity work on priority road segments.
Operational Implications
Linking the Mun Chrey–Tin Nam crossing with the Prek Tamak–Pongkreak bridge would create a direct vehicular route between the international border and the existing national road network, improving route continuity between National Road No.7 and Road No.88. The project requires coordination across agencies for border procedures, transport operations and infrastructure design to ensure the route functions as a cross-border transport corridor.
Source
Official announcement: MPWT Facebook post dated 10 June 2026 (source linked in metadata).
