Nearly 1km of Road in Nghe An Remains Unfinished After Four Years, Leaving Residents Waiting

A crucial road project in Nghe An province, designed to connect National Highway 46 to piers 5 and 6 of Cua Lo port, has been stalled for four years, leaving nearly a kilometer of roadway and a significant bridge unfinished. The project, which began in 2022 with an investment exceeding 200 billion VND, was intended to improve logistics and connectivity for the port.

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Houses are damaged, the roof is leaking, but we don't dare to repair them. Year after year, we wait and have made many requests for early compensation or to be informed of a specific compensation date so we can plan, but there has been no result.

However, construction has ground to a halt due to the failure to clear land for 60 households. Residents like Nguyen Thi Vinh report that while their properties were measured for compensation in 2022, they have yet to receive any payment or a clear timeline for relocation. This uncertainty prevents them from repairing their damaged homes, with some experiencing leaks but unwilling to invest in repairs.

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Running from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., but some days are better than others. Some days, I only earn 50,000 VND.

Local authorities have prepared a resettlement area, and residents have even selected plots, but they cannot build due to the ongoing land acquisition delays. Nguyen Van Thanh, another affected resident, expressed frustration over the prolonged wait, noting that families on the other side of the river have already been compensated and relocated. He also raised concerns that current compensation rates might be insufficient due to rising construction costs since the project's initial assessment.

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This free bread cart has greatly eased the burden of meals for my family, but I still don't know who the owner is to thank them. I wish there were more carts like this to help more struggling people.

The stalled construction has also led to secondary problems. The incomplete roadbed, elevated above the surrounding area, combined with inadequate drainage ditches, has caused flooding in nearby residential areas during heavy rains. Residents report that drainage was more effective before the project began, highlighting the negative impact of the delays on their daily lives.

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The bread here is hot and fragrant. Thanks to this cart, I've saved on many meals, I'm very grateful.