Given the importance of the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau Expressway (the section from Km19+000 to Km53+000 in Hoa Binh province) to socio-economic development of the province and the region, Hoa Binh is boosting coordination with the investor and relevant units to address difficulties and obstacles to speed up the settlement of procedures so as to launch construction on schedule.
Officials from management board for transportation
works construction investment projects coordinate to examine and promote site
clearance in vicinity of Da Do hamlet in Thanh Son commune, Mai Chau district.
The Hoa Binh - Moc Chau Expressway project (the
Km19+000 - Km53+000 section) is invested with almost 10 trillion VND (399
million USD) in total, comprising over 8.24 trillion VND from the central
budget and 1.75 trillion VND from the provincial one. It starts in Da Bac town
of Da Bac district in Hoa Binh province and ends in Chieng Yen commune of Van
Ho district, Son La province.
Implemented since 2022, the project is scheduled
to be completed in 2028. In the first phase, the road will have two lanes and
total width of 12 metres, including 11 metres of road surface. Once fully
completed, it will meet expressway standards and have a design speed of 80km
per hour. The route will also include three tunnels and 30 bridges.
Dinh Anh Tuan, Director of the provincial
Transport Department and deputy head of the assistant group for the project,
said the group has given advice to the chairperson of the provincial People’s
Committee about solutions and orientations for accelerating the compilation and
verification of the technical design dossier and cost estimates.
Bui Ngoc Tam, Director of the management board
for transportation works construction investment projects, noted under the
provincial administration’s direction, the board has been working closely with
relevant units to prepare necessary conditions for starting work on the project
on the occasion of the National Day (September 2) as scheduled.
He added the project was allocated more than
4.52 trillion VND, 95.2 billion VND of which has been disbursed. All the 4.65
trillion VND sourced from the socio-economic recovery and development programme
for the project is expected to be disbursed fully by December 31, 2024.
To ensure work starts as planned, the provincial
People’s Committee has proposed the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Environment, the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Transport, along
with related parties continue assisting Hoa Binh to tackle bottlenecks to the
project implementation, change farmland and forest land use purposes, together
with other issues to accelerate progress and promote investment
effectiveness.
Local people across Hoa Binh province enjoyed the festive spirit of the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) with joy, cultural traditions, and heartfelt family gatherings.
During this Lunar New Year (Tet), residents of Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district are joyfully celebrating the arrival of spring with various festive activities. Along the main road of the commune, a newly installed solar-powered streetlight system stands out, completed just before Tet. Funded by Agribank Hoa Binh with a total investment of approximately 80 million VND (over 3,100 USD), the project has already proven beneficial. Not only does it enhance the rural landscape, but it also improves road safety and security, adding to the New Year’s cheer for the people of Vay Nua.
Nestled in Tan Lac district, Van Son commune boasts a breathtaking landscape reminiscent of a serene, poetic painting. Winding roads gracefully embrace the hillsides, enhancing the commune’s natural charm. As spring spreads its vibrant colours, the lives of local people continue to improve day by day.
The trade union of Hoa Binh province’s industrial parks has presented meaningful gifts to workers with difficulties, ensuring that they will have a warm Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's report, in 2024, the appropriate authorities regularly propagated and disseminated forest protection management, forest development, and forest fire prevention and fighting.
The Lunar New Year, At Ty, 2025 is approaching. The gardeners in the peach growing area of Toan Son commune (Da Bac) are busy transporting, bringing spring to every home. Throughout the villages, peaches are grown everywhere, gradually becoming an effective economic model to help the people have a warm and full spring with their families.
