This highway is one of the important projects of Vietnam, with the goal of connecting the northern and southern regions, creating favorable conditions for traffic and developing the local economy. However, in recent years, the project has faced many difficulties and challenges, and the completion of this expressway is still a big challenge for the managers.
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the North-South expressway is under construction with a total length of up to 1,811km, divided into separate construction sections. However, the current construction situation is still facing many difficulties. Some road sections have been completed and put into operation but there are still many sections waiting to be built or under construction.
According to a report by the Ministry of Transport, currently only about 54% of the total length of the North-South Expressway has been completed, of which the majority is the section from Hanoi to Thanh Hoa. The remaining sections of the road from Thanh Hoa to Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh to Thanh Hoa and the section from Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh, Long Thanh to Dau Giay are still under construction.
Planning status and financial support is also a challenge for the construction of the North-South Expressway. During the project implementation, there were many changes in planning and design, affecting the progress and quality of the works. Contractors are facing many difficulties in ensuring construction progress and quality, while investment capital is also being exhausted.
Also in the North-South Expressway Project, the rest of the expressway will be completed in the near future. According to the plan, the southern area will complete the expressway in 2022, and at the same time connect with the northern highway here. At that time, the journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City will only take about 5 hours to drive, reducing the travel time from 30% to 50% compared to the present. This will have a very positive impact on traffic and economic activities of both the North and South regions of our country.
However, the construction of the North-South Expressway also poses some problems and challenges. First, funding for the project is the most important issue. Since this is a large-scale project, finding capital to invest is extremely difficult. In addition, the construction also poses some challenges, especially in dealing with land-related issues and converting construction technology.
At the same time, the project also raises some environmental and traffic safety issues. The construction of the highway will affect the environment and the land around the construction area. In addition, with the fast traffic speed, traffic safety is also an issue that needs to be paid attention and resolved.
In the future, the construction of the North-South Expressway will bring many benefits to both the North and South regions of Vietnam. However, to complete this project, it is necessary to face many challenges and solve complex problems, requiring determination and efforts of the government, investment units and experts.
