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Vietnam accelerates road, bridge, metro projects
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Vietnam continues to fast‑track a wide range of large‑scale transport and urban‑infrastructure works. In Hanoi, the Phạm Tu‑Road 70 interchange—an outer‑ring traffic node—has resumed after node—is ramping up construction to meet its late 2026 completion target. In the north, a four‑year land‑acquisition delay, major railway project connecting Lào Cai, Hà Nội, and Hải Phòng is undergoing budget adjustments, with completion aimed for a proposed increase of over 86 trillion VND to upgrade to double-track capacity and meet international standards. In Nghệ An, the end Son Hai Group consortium has been awarded a contract exceeding 5,000 billion VND for a 60km section of 2026. the Vinh - Thanh Thuy expressway. In Ho Chi Minh City is set to launch several projects on 2 September, notably the 207‑km Ring Road 4 that will traverse the city and City, the neighbouring provinces restoration of Đồng Nai and Tây Ninh, and the 2‑km Thu Thiem Bridge 4, both entering land‑clearing and construction phases. The Red Canal (Rạch Đá Đỏ) renovation adjacent to Metro Line 1, funded with over VND 86.7 trillion, 1 is nearing completion, improving drainage and flood protection in aiming to improve the city’s eastern gateway. urban environment and drainage. In the Central Highlands, the Đắk Lắk overpass crossing Gia Lai is prioritizing the railway connection of East-West corridors and National Highway 1 airport upgrades to boost tourism. Despite these infrastructure strides, environmental and regional challenges remain. In the Southeast, El Niño has resumed work after a four‑year halt, targeting a December 2026 finish. Hue’s caused water levels in the Dầu Tiếng reservoir to drop significantly, impacting regional water security. Other ongoing regional issues include the stalled Vỹ Dạ bridge expansion remains stalled after five years, with only partial structures in place. Hue, land-ownership delays in Quảng Trị’s Bao Ninh 3 urban‑development scheme is delayed by eight years due to unresolved land‑ownership issues. In Thanh Hóa, construction‑related Trị, and construction-related flooding in Thân Phong 1 village prompted the contractor to deploy drainage equipment and plan a permanent solution. These developments illustrate Vietnam’s broad push to relieve congestion, enhance regional connectivity, and mitigate flood risks, while contending with land‑acquisition challenges, financing pressures, and local‑level implementation issues. Thanh Hóa.
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- 2026-08-09 08:34 UTC Vietnam accelerates road, bridge, metro projects
- 2026-08-08 07:03 UTC Vietnam accelerates road, bridge, metro projects
- 2026-08-07 04:36 UTC Vietnam major road projects
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