Stretching from Highway 1 to Highway 4, the China-funded third ring road has transformed the once-tranquil southern suburb of Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, into a bustling suburban area.
Open to the public in August last year, the 53-km road, along with two river bridges and two flyovers, has not only facilitated travel and transportation of goods, but also importantly contributed to improving the livelihoods of local residents along the road.
Nguon Vannara, a 45-year-old owner of a cafe along the third ring road, said the development of the road has turned the area, once farmland, rice fields, and degraded forests, into a bustling suburban area.
She said that after the road was built, many shops and businesses were set up along the route.
“I’m happy because this road not only makes it easier to travel, but also contributes to national economic development,” she told Xinhua on Tuesday.
“Residents along the road can now open shops, with a better business environment,” she added.
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