Concrete Solution for Vietnam

Transportation project development in Vietnam will be using cement instead of asphalt. A plan for the switch to cement through 2020 will be drafted by the Department of Planning and Investment. The plan will have a vision through 2020. A deal to support such switch has been entered by the Ministries of Construction and Transport. A pilot for the cement usage will take place with the development of a road stretching 25 km to link Cau Gie-Ninh Binh and Hanoi-Haiphong expressways. Longevity of the roads will b
May 2, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Transportation project development in Vietnam will be using cement instead of asphalt. A plan for the switch to cement through 2020 will be drafted by the 2502 Ministry of Planning and Investment. The plan will have a vision through 2020. A deal to support such switch has been entered by the Ministries of Construction and Transport. A pilot for the cement usage will take place with the development of a road stretching 25 km to link Cau Gie-Ninh Binh and Hanoi-Haiphong expressways. Longevity of the roads will be higher when cement is used instead of asphalt.

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Work commencing on sections for Vietnam’s North-South Expressway
    June 3, 2021
    Work is commencing on sections for Vietnam’s North-South Expressway in 2021.
    Read More
  • Key Vietnam road project for HCMC
    August 11, 2023
    A key Vietnam road project is planned for HCMC.
    Read More
  • Hanoi-Can Tho expressway in Vietnam bond financing evaluation
    April 30, 2013
    The capital planning for the major expansion and upgrading of Hanoi-Can Tho expressway in Vietnam is being considered ahead of a National Assembly evaluation for bond financing. The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has made a proposal for the prime minister to seek the National Assembly's permission to issue government bonds to handle the project. Last month, the MoT presented Document 2738/BGTVT-KHDT to the prime minister to seek capital resources for 17 road sections under the project. The government bonds wil
    Read More
  • New transport links for Vietnam’s key cities
    May 31, 2019
    Both Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi in Vietnam are to benefit from new transport infrastructure. For HCMC, as much as $39.6 billion will be required to deliver all of the 85 transport infrastructure projects being planned. Severe congestion and flooding are frequent problems causing major traffic hold-ups. Of the 85 transport projects needed for the city, 15 are for the construction of new roads while 55 are for road/bridge works. A further eight are for rail links and seven for waterways. Meanwhile in
    Read More

Highlighted Content