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.

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