Phnom Penh, June ,22nd , 2026- The Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have issued a notice on the second public consultation (stakeholder meeting) for data collection preparation for the National Road 1 Development Project and Mekong River Bridge Construction Project. In the notice from the Ministry of Public Works and the Japan International Cooperation Agency, on June 20, 2026, stated that with the assistance of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport has conducted a series of consultations with stakeholders to present project information and collect comments from key stakeholders, including representatives of the private sector, local authorities, districts adjacent to the project, and affected communities. The first public consultation was successfully conducted at four locations in October 2025. Following these consultations, data collection and site surveys were completed. The second public consultation will be held to present the main study results for the Initial Environmental Impact Assessment and Resettlement Action Plan for the project to upgrade National Road I and construct a bridge across the Mekong River.