Tây Ninh advances funds to expedite compensation for Ho Chi Minh City - Moc Bai expressway

Tây Ninh province is moving rapidly to compensate residents affected by the Ho Chi Minh City - Moc Bai expressway, having disbursed 2.98 trillion dong (approximately $93.5 million USD), or 94.94%, of the allocated funds for land acquisition and resettlement. This significant payout covers 2,198 out of 2,273 households and organizations impacted by the project within the province.

The project's land clearance expenses surged dramatically, pushing the total investment from an initial 1.5 trillion dong to a revised 3.75 trillion dong (approximately $117 million USD). This substantial increase prompted the project management board to request advances from the provincial land development fund and the Provincial Party Committee to ensure timely compensation for affected residents.

In parallel, efforts are underway to resettle eligible households in designated areas across Trảng Bàng, Gò Dầu, and Bến Cầu communes. The province has also successfully handed over 25.77 km of the project's total 26.33 km route within Tây Ninh, achieving 97.86% land clearance.

Ho Chi Minh City's People's Council approved the revised investment plan on April 18, 2026. Once all adjustments are finalized, the project management board will arrange for the repayment of the advanced funds. The project, a public-private partnership, spans 51 km, with approximately 24.7 km in Ho Chi Minh City and 26.3 km in Tây Ninh.