The air is thick with the hum of drills and the clatter of machinery as the Hoa Binh – Moc Chau expressway takes shape amid the rugged terrain. Welding sparks illuminate the faces of workers, and concrete mixers churn relentlessly, laying fresh pavement on the newly-carved road. The construction site buzzes with a palpable sense of urgency, particularly in Hoa Binh province where the expressway's future is being forged.
Machinery and materials are used to build Hoa
Binh – Moc Chau expressway.
Spanning nearly 34km through Hoa Binh, the expressway costs nearly 10 trillion
VND (400 million USD). After months of construction, the project has made
strides. As of early March, over 80% of the land clearance was completed,
allowing construction units to mobilise resources efficiently. Mai Chau
district has handed over all required land (10.15km), while Da Bac district has
cleared nearly 78% of its section (17 out of 21.75km). The Van Ho segment in
Son La province is in the final stages of compensation and clearance, with
completion anticipated by the second quarter.
This progress reflects the dedication and coordinated efforts of local
authorities, the provincial Party Committee, and the provincial People's
Committee.
Despite its progress, the project still faces challenges. The terrain is
unforgiving, with complex geological conditions and unpredictable weather,
including persistent fog and drizzle. Funding and disbursement issues also loom
large, posing concerns for stakeholders.
The final bidding and contracting for construction and consultancy packages are
slated for completion in March. Once finalised, the expressway will enter
full-scale construction, aiming to eliminate bottlenecks and maximise
efficiency before the rainy season begins.
With unwavering determination and coordinated efforts from all involved
parties, the project is steadily overcoming obstacles to accelerate progress.
The goal is to complete the expressway by 2027, a full year ahead of the
original 2028 schedule. This accelerated timeline underscores the urgency to
put the expressway into operation as swiftly as possible.
In recent years, Da Bac district has improved administrative reform with a one-stop shop mechanism, streamlined inter-agency procedures, and a shift to digital platforms. These efforts have enhanced public service efficiency and contributed to local socio-economic development.
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Committee and the Vietnam Youth Federation (VYF) chapter in Hoa Binh province launched the Youth Month 2025 at a ceremony held in Phu Thanh commune, Lac Thuy district, on March 2.
Hoa Binh City is mobilising resources to invest in transport infrastructure, enhance urban landscapes, and develop green spaces and environmental planning, aiming to build a modern, civilised city with a distinct identity. Efforts are being made to improve urban planning and management.
Hoa Binh province is pursuing a modern urban area model that can still preserve the local cultural identity, said Director of the provincial Construction Department Nguyen Tuan Anh.
The Standing Board of the Hoa Binh Women's Union issued Document No. 1990 on February 6, 2025, outlining activities for "Ao Dai Week" 2025, an annual initiative launched by the Presidium of the Vietnam Women's Union.
"Emulation is patriotic, those that are patriotic must emulate. And those who emulate are the most patriotic ones,” President Ho Chi Minh once said. This guiding principle has long served as a driving force for widespread emulation movements, fostering socio-economic development across Hoa Binh province.
