Cambodia Reopens National Road 5 to Heavy Vehicles After Floodwaters Recede
Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia, has reopened a section of National Road 5 (Kilometer 340+000 to 361+850) to heavy vehicles on October 7, 2026, following the recession of floodwaters. This move is expected to restore logistics and normalize economic activities.
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