The information was unveiled by Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Danh Huy at a press briefing in Hanoi on December 28.

A delegation inspects the construction site of Quang Ngai - Hoai Nhon section.

Accordingly, the groundbreaking ceremonies will be held in Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Quang Ngai, Phu Yen, Binh Dinh, Khanh Hoa, Hau Giang and Ca Mau provinces.

The second phase of the expressway project consists of 12 component projects with a total length of 723.7km, of which the Ha Tinh-Quang Tri section is 260.9km, Quang Ngai-Nha Trang 352.1km and Can Tho-Ca Mau 110.9km.

The total investment is initially estimated at nearly 147 trillion VND (6.23 billion USD).

12 new north-south expressways to cost $6 bln

12 north-south expressway projects between 35-83km long, set to be completed by 2025, are expected to cost VND147 trillion ($6.27 billion).

Automatic toll collection compulsory on all expressways from next month

All vehicles must use electronic toll collection (ETC) system when travelling on expressways from August 1, according to a notice of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) recently sent to cities and provinces nationwide.

Expressway project connects Hai Phong and Chinese locality

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has issued a document collecting opinions on the adjustment of the Dong Dang-Tra Linh expressway project which is invested in the public-private partnership (PPP) form.

Hanoi-Hai Phong expressway to pilot electronic toll collection only from May 5

Hanoi –Hai Phong expressway will apply electronic toll collection (ETC) only from 0:00 on May 5 under a pilot scheme of Hanoi-Hai Phong Expressway Operation and Management Company Limited.

Govt proposes 729 km extension for north-south expressway

The government has suggested to the parliament that it approves 12 projects adding 729 km (453 miles) to the eastern part of the North-South Expressway from now until 2025.

Source: VNA