New road to reduce congestion
The section running from Ring Road II in District 9 to National Highway 51 in neighbouring It is expected to reduce congestion on It shortens the distance from It also reduces the To travel from Cars, buses, and trucks of less than 10 tonnes are allowed to use the highway now, and charged a toll of VND40,000-80,000. The section was built by A joint venture between Nippon Koei Co Ltd, KRI International Corporation, Hafico Group Holding, and Mekong Economics is the design consultant. Work on the 55-km HCM City- Long Thanh- Dau Giay Expressway began in October 2009. The expressway, which will pass through the proposed "The project is of great significance in promoting the development of the southern key economic area, supporting socio-economic development and national security, and improving the standard of life of residents in the southern region," Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong said. He urged the Viet Nam Expressway Corporation to work closely with local authorities, consultants, and contractors to ensure quality and that the highway is finished on schedule and opens in 2015. - VNS |
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