Introduction on the by-pass road construction for Siem Reap, Cambodia

캄보디아 시엠립 우회도로건설 사업 소개

  • Roh, Han-Sung (Dang-Jin Maintenace Office, Korea Expressway Corporation) ;
  • Kim, Hyo-Bae (International Business Division, Pyunghwa Engineering Consultants LTD.)
  • 노한성 (한국도로공사 당진지사) ;
  • 김효배 (평화엔지니어링 해외사업부)
  • Published : 2008.10.10

Abstract

The project of Construction of Siem Reap bypass road in Cambodia consists of alignment improvement of existing route, extension of width of road and laterite paving. This project is carried out by fast-track method on the design and construction for bypass road of 15.2 km length and 8m width for five months. Though some difficulties for the construction works such as the location of borrow pit and rock source, rainy seasons etc, the construction could be completed successfully owing to the cooperation of related authorities, company and residents. This 2 way Angkor detouring road will function as industrial roads in Siemreap region. These new two roads will not only bring better logistics requirements and safety, but also impact to poverty alleviation and preservation the beauty of the ecological environment of Angkor region. The basic information related to geotechnical engineering of this project is introduced.

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