Huge highway projects are planned for Vietnam

The Vietnamese authorities are planning a series of major road infrastructure investments. During the 2013-2016 time period, two major traffic projects will be carried out in the country and the Vietnamese Government is planning the necessary works. Some US$2.88 billion will be raised for the work required, which includes an upgrade of Highway 14. Another priority project is for upgrading and widening Highway 1A between Can Tho and Ha Tinh north-central province.
November 16, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The Vietnamese authorities are planning a series of major road infrastructure investments. During the 2013-2016 time period, two major traffic projects will be carried out in the country and the Vietnamese Government is planning the necessary works. Some US$2.88 billion will be raised for the work required, which includes an upgrade of  Highway 14. Another priority project is for upgrading and widening Highway 1A between Can Tho and Ha Tinh north-central province.

Related Content

  • Kenya develops annuity road funding model
    May 8, 2015
    Kenya is introducing novel methods for funding its necessary road infrastructure development - Shem Oirere writes. Kenya has unveiled a new financing model for road construction and reviewed its design standards and construction methodologies, which forms part of a new strategy for the East African country. Under this new plan Kenya is planning to upgrade 10,000km of road, with these links featuring asphalt surfacing; the work being carried out over the next five years at a cost of US$2.8 billion. Despite t
    Read More
  • Implementation of road building projects in Russia’s Moscow may be significantly delayed
    May 15, 2014
    Implementation of some large-scale investment projects for road building in Russia’s capital Moscow may be significantly delayed A series of major documentation issues are the cause of the problem. These have delayed projects for up to nine tenders on the total sum of US$2.6 billion (95 billion rubles), with anomalies having been found by the Russian Federal Anti-Monopoly Service.
    Read More
  • Chile highway construction works planned
    May 12, 2017
    The Chilean Government is planning a series of major highway projects with the Ministry of Public Works (MOP) managing the works. The plans call for 14 concessions worth a total of US$3.74 billion to be awarded by January 2018. The second stage of Americo Vespucio Oriente highway (AVO 2) is costing $800 million and is a priority project. This has been delayed already and opening of the route is now expected for 2022. Five regional highways are also opening for tender, including the Ruta G-21 road link, whic
    Read More
  • Vietnam’s massive road development projects continue
    February 15, 2023
    Vietnam’s massive road development projects are continuing.
    Read More

Highlighted Content