HCMC-Long Thanh Expressway Widening Nears Completion for Airport Access
The HCMC-Long Thanh Expressway, a crucial link to Vietnam's largest airport, Long Thanh, is undergoing a significant widening project to 12 lanes. Approximately 81% complete after over a year of work, the 22km stretch aims for substantial completion this year.
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