Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a teleconference on March 18, connecting permanent Government members with ministries, agencies, and localities to address bottlenecks stalling the Chau Doc – Can Tho – Soc Trang expressway project in the Mekong Delta. Spanning 188.2km, the four-lane expressway is set to cut through Can Tho city and the provinces of An Giang, Hau Giang, and Soc Trang. With an estimated cost of 44.69 trillion VND (over 1.7 billion USD), the project is divided into four sub-projects, each managed by the local People’s Committees. Construction began in June 2023 and aims for basic completion in 2026 and full operation in 2027.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the expressway project is crucial for enhancing connectivity, reducing travel time, and promoting economic development in the region. The teleconference underscored the government’s commitment to resolving ongoing issues and ensuring timely progress. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for coordination among the involved parties to overcome challenges and streamline the execution process.