Colliers International Myanmar say that "the new highway will link the planned deep-sea port at the Dawei Special Economic Zone in Myanmar with Thailand, speeding up the movement of goods.

"The upgrade will be mainly on the Myanmar side of the border and the Myanmar authorities will allow Thailand’s Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NCEDCA) to carry out design work and build the highway," reports Colliers.

The Asia Times reports that an agreement between the Governments of Thailand and Myanmar sets out plans for the existing, secondary road to be upgraded and connect with Htee Khee's border crossing in Myanamr's Thaninthari Region and Ban Phu Nam Ron in Thailand’s Kanchanaburi province.

"The Dawei Special Economic Zone is part of a US$10 billion project that includes high-tech industrial zones, export-processing zones and a deep sea port. When finished, this is expected to be Southeast Asia’s largest industrial complex and the port would be a potential boon for firms relying on the transport of goods via the crowded Malacca Strait," Says Colliers.

Sources: Colliers International Myanmar, The Asia Times

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