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La Son - Hoa Lien Expressway Nears Completion with Four-Lane Expansion
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La Son - Hoa Lien Expressway Nears Completion with Four-Lane Expansion

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The La Son - Hoa Lien expressway is nearing completion after an expansion to four lanes, addressing previous safety concerns.
  • The project involved widening the road, reinforcing bridges, and installing new safety features to improve traffic flow and visibility.
  • Despite progress, some areas still face challenges with landslides, and speed limits are temporarily reduced in affected zones.

The La Son - Hoa Lien expressway is undergoing a significant transformation, nearing its completion date after an extensive expansion project. Once characterized by narrow two-lane passages and dangerous 'bottlenecks,' the route is being upgraded to a modern four-lane highway, significantly enhancing safety and traffic capacity.

Previously, there were many 'bottlenecks' that made traffic potentially unsafe.

โ€” Article narratorDescribing the conditions of the expressway before the expansion.

Before the expansion, the expressway presented numerous hazards. The lack of a solid median, with lanes often separated only by paint, combined with the mountainous terrain, sharp curves, and limited visibility, created a risky environment for drivers. Fog frequently added to the danger during early mornings and late evenings.

After nearly a year of construction, the main components of the expansion are largely complete. The road surface has been widened, and many sections have been repaved. Bridge structures are finished, with workers now focused on installing guardrails and completing the final layers of asphalt. New signage and median barriers are being installed, giving the expressway a much-improved appearance.

The project to expand the La Son - Hoa Lien expressway has basically completed its main items after nearly a year of construction.

โ€” Article narratorReporting on the current status of the construction.

However, the project is not without its challenges. Some areas along the route continue to experience issues with landslides on the slopes, which have yet to be fully resolved. To ensure safety during ongoing work, traffic management measures are in place, including reduced speed limits. In sections prone to landslides, speeds are further restricted to a maximum of 30 km/h.

To ensure safety during construction, the management unit has posted signs limiting vehicle traffic.

โ€” Article narratorExplaining safety measures implemented during the expansion.

Officials report that approximately 95% of the expansion work is finished. Contractors are working diligently to complete the remaining tasks, aiming to meet the revised project deadline. The total investment has also increased, with additional funds allocated for intelligent transportation systems, toll stations, weigh stations, and road surface enhancements. Upon completion, the La Son - Hoa Lien expressway will integrate seamlessly with other major routes, forming a more complete North-South expressway network and easing congestion on National Highway 1.

To date, about 95% of the project's construction volume has been completed.

โ€” Representative of the La Son - Hoa Lien Expressway Expansion Project Management BoardProviding an update on the project's progress.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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