Background
National highways provide arterial connections between provincial centres and support the movement of freight and passengers across Cambodia. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) manages Cambodia’s national road network and organizes official openings for completed road segments, including coordinating technical teams and ceremony committees to prepare a route for public use.
A 45.50-kilometre segment of National Road No.7 from Skun roundabout to Kizuna Bridge roundabout in Kampong Cham is scheduled for official inauguration on 7 July 2026. MPWT announced that the planned opening will proceed under the patronage of Prime Minister Hun Manet.
Key Developments
On 22 June 2026 MPWT convened the committee responsible for arranging the inauguration to review the progress of each assigned subcommittee and to confirm operational arrangements ahead of the ceremony. The meeting included senior ministry leadership, committee members and technical officers, and focused on ensuring clear responsibilities, close coordination with relevant institutions, and orderly implementation of the event-day program.
Project documentation states that the Skun–Kizuna section was completed using grant financing provided by the government of the People’s Republic of China.
Institutional Role
MPWT serves as the lead agency for final certification and operational handover of national road segments and chairs inter-agency committees for public inaugurations. The ministry directs responsible subcommittees and technical staff to liaise with local authorities and other national bodies to align safety checks, signage installation and traffic management plans before opening the road to official use.
Operational Implications
Preparations emphasize that the inauguration day should proceed in an orderly manner and that the road enters service with appropriate safety and operational measures in place. MPWT requested high levels of responsibility from committee leaders and technical personnel to ensure the ceremony and immediate post-opening operations are conducted smoothly and safely.
