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Why are the North-South expressway sections through Dak Lak not yet fully open?

From Thanh Niên · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Two key sections of the North-South expressway in Vietnam, passing through Dak Lak province, are facing delays in full operation.
  • The Quy Nhon - Chi Thanh section is held up by a 700-meter stretch of access road near the Cu Mong tunnel due to delayed land handover, with completion expected by July.
  • The Chi Thanh - Van Phong section is also not fully operational due to unfinished components, though 24 km opened on April 30 and full operation was anticipated by May 18.

The North-South expressway, a vital artery for national connectivity, is experiencing persistent delays in its Dak Lak province sections, much to the frustration of those anticipating its full benefits. Thanh Niên reports on the ongoing issues that are preventing the complete opening of these crucial segments.

The Quy Nhon - Chi Thanh component faces a bottleneck with a 700-meter access road near the Cu Mong tunnel. While the local authorities have finally handed over the necessary land, recent rains have hampered progress. Project Management Board 85 estimates completion within 20 days, aiming for a full opening before July. This delay, while explained by weather and land handover issues, highlights the complex coordination required for such large-scale infrastructure projects.

Because the locality only handed over the land on May 12 and it has rained in recent days, it has affected the construction progress. It is expected that with the remaining 700 meters of access road, we will complete construction in about 20 days, opening completely before July.

· Representative of Project Management Board 85Explaining the reason for the delay in completing the Quy Nhon - Chi Thanh section of the expressway.

Similarly, the Chi Thanh - Van Phong section, managed by Project Management Board 7, is also behind schedule. Despite an earlier target of May 10 for the final 12 km, certain elements remain incomplete. While a portion opened on April 30 and full operation was slated for May 18, the reality on the ground shows ongoing construction, including at the National Highway 29 interchange and toll collection points.

Reporters observed workers diligently carrying out tasks under the hot sun, connecting electrical systems for surveillance cameras and preparing materials. However, the presence of unfinished underground electrical boxes and uninstalled barriers at the interchange underscores the remaining work. From a Vietnamese perspective, these delays are not just technical setbacks; they represent missed opportunities for economic growth and improved transportation efficiency that the nation eagerly awaits.

The Chi Thanh - Van Phong component section opened the first 24 km of the route on April 30. On May 18, the project will open the entire route.

· Representative of Project Management Board 7Providing an update on the opening status of the Chi Thanh - Van Phong section.
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Originally published by Thanh Niên in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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