Vietnam infrastructure projects face site clearance challenges

Major transportation projects in Vietnam are navigating various stages of site clearance and land compensation. In the Bac Kan-Cao Bang expressway project, which spans approximately 82.5km with an estimated investment of 29,300 billion VND, authorities are working to prepare land through the 2026-2027 period. The section passing through Thai Nguyen province is expected to affect 1,071 households and require the recovery of 884 hectares of land. While 56.6km of boundary markers have been handed over, local authorities are currently holding meetings with residents to publicize compensation policies and resettlement plans.

In Quang Ngai province, several key transport projects are experiencing delays due to land clearance issues. The road connecting Thach Bich Bridge to Tinh Phong, a 694 billion VND project intended to reduce pressure on National Highways 1A and 24B, has seen its completion timeline extended to 2027. Although 90.7% of the site has been handed over, 18 households have yet to vacate approved land, and 51 other households face complications stemming from previous land management violations identified in provincial inspection conclusions.