Vinh Long prepares land clearance for National Highway 53 upgrade

Vinh Long province is preparing for land clearance and resettlement for the upgrade of National Highway 53. The project is part of a larger initiative involving National Highways 53, 62, and 91B to improve regional connectivity and climate change adaptation in the Mekong Delta.

The World Bank is providing a loan of over $251 million to implement these upgrades. For the section of National Highway 53 passing through Vinh Long, which spans approximately 41km, officials are working to finalize resettlement plans and community consultations to protect the interests of the 2,232 affected households and organizations.