Warning; National Road 4 (Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville)Closed Due to Flooding- UPDATES

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Re: Warning; National Road 4 (Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville)Closed Due to Flooding

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CEOCambodiaNews wrote:Update: The National Road 4 between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville remains open, but the water at the bridge KM116 is rising again, and further flooding is possible. Local authorities are monitoring the situation.
I will laugh if it's cut tomorrow.
Girl's just gone from Pursat to PP and on to Kk tomorrow coz she can't get in 70km from Pramaoy. If she can't get in the long way around, how's we all being home to vote?

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Re: Warning; National Road 4 (Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville)Closed Due to Flooding (UPDATE)

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18 August 2018
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(Sihanouk): Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MoWA) on August 18, 2018, announced that due to heavy rains flooding National Road No. 4 at Ouk Ky Bridge, Steung Chaleak Commune, Ouak Rak Roth Commune Preah Sihanouk Province, this portion of the road will be closed to traffic.
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"The amount of rain that has plummeted in the Cardamom Mountains has caused floodwaters to cross the new National Highway No.4 at the Oak Ky Bridge (106-107) Stoeng Cheal village, Oak Russey commune, Kampong Cham province, Preah Sihanouk province. As of 10:30 am, August 18, 2018, the traffic passage at this point has been temporarily suspended. "
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Preah Sihanouk provincial police chief Brigadier General Chuon Narin said the flood situation had led to a temporary suspension and that police forces, along with the police and local authorities, were intervening there.
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Re: Warning; National Road 4 (Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville)Closed Due to Flooding- UPDATE 18/8/18

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19 August 2018
According to the Huy Bunleng facebook page, at 10 am on August 19, 2018, the water situation at Stung Samrang Bridge on National Highway No. 4 was improving as the flooding recedes.
Update: 1 hour later, traffic has resumed for light vehicles only.
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Been raining without pause in OSoam.

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Re: Warning; National Road 4 (Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville)Closed Due to Flooding- UPDATE 18/8/18

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17 September 2018
Travel warning: The water level at Stung Samrang Bridge on National Highway No. 4 between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville is increasing, and there is a risk of further flooding. Authorities are keeping an eye on the situation.
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UPDATE: The bridge is now closed to all traffic according to the Facebook page of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology.
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70mm in 90 minutes yesterday afternoon in Osoam.

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Re: Warning; National Road 4 (Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville)Closed Due to Flooding- UPDATE 18/8/18

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UPDATE: Bridge Repairs Underway on National Road 4
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Kompong Speu, Cambodia News: On August 5, 2019, the O’Kaki Bridge on National Road 4 in Kampong Speu is reported to have been damaged by recent heavy rain, and repairs are underway. The road is still open, but only operating on one side, so traffic has been backing up all day.
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Re: Warning; National Road 4 (Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville)Closed Due to Flooding- UPDATE 18/8/18

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LATEST NEWS: ROAD CLOSED
Flood Report on National Road 4, Sihanoukville: 12 July 2022

A Portion of NR4 Blocked Temporarily Due to Flash Floods
AKP Phnom Penh, July 12, 2022 --
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Flash floods are causing temporary closure of National Road No. 4 in Stung Samrong village, O' Bak Rotes commune, Kampong Seila district, Preah Sihanouk province.

According to an announcement of the provincial administration released this evening, flood water keeps rising, thus inundating totally a portion of NR4 between Kilometres No. 115 and 116 in Stung Samrong village.

With this situation, all kinds of vehicles are not allowed to cross the affected area, it underlined.

The temporary closure of the above-said road portion takes effect from July 12 at 05:00 pm until further notice, the announcement emphasised.
- AKP
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Re: Warning; National Road 4 (Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville)Closed Due to Flooding- UPDATES

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The officials always look a bit puzzled, everytime the road floods

Hopefully the new Chinese expressway once completed won't have this problem anymore
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Re: Warning; National Road 4 (Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville)Closed Due to Flooding- UPDATES

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jaynewcastle wrote: Wed Jul 13, 2022 2:53 am The officials always look a bit puzzled, everytime the road floods

Hopefully the new Chinese expressway once completed won't have this problem anymore
Yes, building the expressway to Chinese specifications , above flood levels and with lots of culverts to let the flood waters pass under will solve the problem.
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