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.


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