Vietnam Adds Five New Expressways to National Plan

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction has approved the addition of five new expressway projects to the national road network plan, aiming to significantly expand the country's highway infrastructure.

The newly approved routes, collectively spanning nearly 1,000 kilometers, include the Northern Mountain Ring Road and the Northern Midland Ring Road. Additional projects include the Hà Tĩnh - Cầu Treo expressway, the Huế - A Lưới expressway, and the Phan Thiết - Bảo Lộc - Gia Nghĩa - Bu Prăng expressway.

The Northern Mountain Ring Road, approximately 327 km long, will connect Tà Lùng border gate in Cao Bằng province through Lạng Sơn, Thái Nguyên, Tuyên Quang, and Lào Cai to Sơn La. It is planned for four lanes and is scheduled for investment after 2030.

The Northern Midland Ring Road will be about 378 km long, linking Tân Thanh border gate in Lạng Sơn to Sơn La via Thái Nguyên and Lào Cai. Parts of this route are slated for investment before and after 2030.

Other key projects include the Hà Tĩnh - Cầu Treo expressway (85 km), designed with 4-6 lanes, and the Huế - A Lưới expressway (45 km), which will connect western Huế to the Eastern North-South Expressway. The Phan Thiết - Bảo Lộc - Gia Nghĩa - Bu Prăng expressway will be approximately 141 km long, with the section from Phan Thiết to Gia Nghĩa prioritized for investment before and after 2030.

These additions are intended to meet projected increases in transport demand, foster the development of new economic hubs, and enhance connectivity between key economic centers, border crossings, and seaports. This strategic expansion is seen as a crucial step toward building a modern and synchronized transport infrastructure system to support rapid and sustainable economic growth.