Vietnam to Expand 15 North-South Expressway Sections to 6 Lanes
Vietnam has finalized plans to expand 15 sections of the Eastern North-South Expressway to six lanes. The total investment is estimated at over 128 trillion VND (approximately $5.1 billion USD), with construction slated to begin in early 2027 and completion by the end of 2030. This expansion aims to ensure seamless connectivity from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City at design speeds of 100-120 km/h.
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