The Ho Chi Minh Road Project Management Board has recently submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Construction to upgrade and expand the Ho Chi Minh Road segment from Nam Can to Dat Mui, in the southern most province of Ca Mau, with preliminary investment capital estimated at more than billion VND5.4 trillion (over $206.7 million).
According to the proposal, the project covers a total length of approximately 58.46 kilometers.
The design plan mainly retains the current centerline and expands on both sides, taking advantage of the previously invested roadbed to minimize the volume of land clearance.
According to the Ho Chi Minh Road Project Management Board, the area was previously cleared for a roadbed width of 12 meters. After the upgrade, the road will be expanded to accommodate 2 to 4 lanes, meeting the standards of a level III plain road, with a design speed of 80 km/h.
The project is expected to be funded by the state budget under the medium-term public investment plan for the 2026-2030 period.
The proposal aims to gradually complete the entire National Highway 1 from Hanoi to Ca Mau as per the plan approved by the Prime Minister.
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