Dong Nai Demands Swift Completion of Long Thanh Intersection Operations Plan

Dong Nai province is urging the swift finalization of operational plans for the Long Thanh intersection, a critical junction connecting the Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway with the Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway. The urgency stems from the fact that only one section of the intersection is currently open to traffic, significantly limiting the full utilization of the Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway.

According to the Dong Nai Department of Construction, three branches of the Long Thanh intersection are currently ready for use: the right-turn lane from Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau (branch 2, T2 line), the left-turn lane from Vung Tau to the Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway towards Ho Chi Minh City (branch 1, T2 line), and the right-turn lane from Bien Hoa towards the intersection heading to Dau Giay (branch 3).

During a recent working session, the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) reported that toll collection systems are in place and ready for operation. However, the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) requested that Project Management Board 85 (under the Ministry of Construction) add more signage to ensure compliance with regulations.

Representatives from the Traffic Police Department (C08) identified two main conflict points within the intersection's current layout. One significant conflict occurs where vehicles from Bien Hoa turn towards Ho Chi Minh City, a high-traffic area with a potential for accidents. Another conflict point, with lower traffic volume, exists where vehicles from National Highway 51 turn towards Vung Tau, posing a risk of congestion.

In response to these issues, the Traffic Police Department has proposed four different traffic management plans for the intersection. Dong Nai Vice Chairman Ho Van Ha has directed Project Management Board 85 to complete the addition of signage by June 3 and to finalize the proposed operational plans for the intersection by the same deadline. These plans will then be submitted to the Traffic Police Department for review and to the provincial People's Committee for reporting to the Ministry of Construction.