80 Billion Dong Road Project in Vietnam Stalled by 800 sqm Land Dispute

A significant road upgrade project in the Binh Thuan old province area of Lam Dong, Vietnam, valued at nearly 80 billion Vietnamese dong, has been stalled for years due to a persistent land dispute involving just 800 square meters. The project aims to improve the Dong Ha - Gia Huynh road, spanning approximately 8.5 kilometers in Tra Tan commune.

Initiated in 2021, the project has seen substantial progress, with asphalt paving and drainage systems largely completed. However, a critical bottleneck persists at the intersection with Provincial Road 766, where a single household has yet to hand over their land. This unresolved issue prevents the final section from being completed, creating a hazardous "bottleneck" that has led to numerous accidents and injuries.

According to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Phong, Chairman of Tra Tan Commune People's Committee, the total land area to be acquired for the project was 10.25 hectares. Currently, only about 800 square meters of perennial crop land belonging to Mr. D.V.T. remains unacquired. Phong stated that commune authorities have made multiple attempts to negotiate with the household, but they have refused to agree to the compensation offered or to allow land measurement and handover.

The stalled section of the road is a daily concern for residents, particularly workers commuting during shift changes. The lack of completion not only poses a safety risk but also highlights the challenges of land acquisition and compensation in infrastructure development projects, even for relatively small parcels of land. The situation underscores the difficulties faced in resolving land disputes that can significantly delay or halt crucial public works.

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Xã đã vận động nhiều lần nhưng hộ ông Đ.V.T. vẫn chưa đồng ý với mức bồi thường, không đồng ý đo đạc kiểm đếm, bàn giao mặt bằng