Prime Minister: 3,300 km of highway can be completed, exceeding the set target by 10%

On the afternoon of March 29, at the Government Headquarters, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh listened to the report on the implementation of expressway projects. Prime Minister

Minister of Transport Tran Hong Minh said that the expected opening of 228km on April 30 this year will bring the total number of highways nationwide to 2,249km. The expected opening of 278km on September 30 this year will be 5 routes.

" The whole country by September 2025 will reach about 2,527 km. It is expected to complete the main expressways by the end of 2025, another 391 km. Thus, it will reach 2,918 km.

For group 2 projects, including 10 projects, including one project of the Ministry of Transport and 19 local projects, the total length is 291 km. If these local projects are completed, it will be 3,209 km.

In addition, there are two more projects, Dong Dang - Tra Linh and Huu Nghi - Chi Lang, if completed in 2025, the total number of kilometers of highway from North to South will be 3,345 km ," said Minister Tran Hong Minh.

Minister of Transport Tran Hong Minh spoke at the meeting.

At the meeting, representatives of local ministries and branches pointed out the shortcomings and difficulties in site clearance and construction material sources... At the same time, they proposed solutions to promote the highest responsibility in implementing site clearance and resolving the issue of construction material sources. Ensure the completion of projects on schedule, striving to exceed the set schedule.

At the meeting, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised the ministries, sectors and localities for their drastic actions and positive results in recent times. The Prime Minister said that valuable lessons on organization, implementation, design, construction, supervision, especially capital allocation... need to be promoted.

"First, the capital arrangement must not be spread out. Second, not only the central government but also the local government. Third, the expressway systems must not only have two lanes but must be expanded to four lanes and are currently continuing to expand to six lanes. Fourth, contractors must not be left "alone" on the project. The entire political system must be involved," the Prime Minister emphasized.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh listens to the report inspecting the implementation of highway projects.

The Prime Minister asked the military and police to review the work on the expressways, especially the Lang Son - Cao Bang expressway. The Prime Minister especially emphasized that this is a very important route for the socio-economic development of the northern mountainous provinces.

Regarding the expressway projects in the Central region, the Prime Minister said that the transportation projects passing through are not up to the mark. The Mekong Delta provinces need to strive to complete 600 km of expressway during this term.

The Prime Minister emphasized that if the progress is accelerated, the progress is reviewed and all relevant parties actively participate, not only 3,000 km but 3,300 km can be completed, exceeding the set target by 10%.

"Provinces and cities that have highways passing through them are developing, creating a new development space: urban areas develop, tourism develops, industrial zones develop; land value increases. Third, they are attractive investors.

"Determined, no matter how difficult it is, we must do it. If we do not do it, there will be no development. Especially now, if we set a double-digit growth target but without highways and transportation, there will be no growth," the Prime Minister emphasized.

The Prime Minister suggested promoting the spirit of "lightning speed" in implementing highway projects.

The Prime Minister paid special attention to the Dong Dang - Tra Linh route to repay the compatriots who made revolution since 1940.

According to the Prime Minister, this is the command of the heart, the responsibility of each cadre, must uphold the sense of responsibility; not only the agencies, contractors but also the entire political system must participate when simultaneously arranging and merging provinces and cities: "Incorporating provinces opens up new spaces, merging provinces without roads then build roads. Find the shortest route to build. Lacking bridges, if it is far away then build bridges. Crossing rivers then build bridges, crossing mountains then dig mountains; crossing fields then pour sand. Therefore, we "only discuss doing but not retreating" .

The Prime Minister suggested promoting the spirit of "lightning speed", the spirit of 50 years of the Liberation of the South and national reunification, promoting the highest responsibility in carrying out site clearance work, and thoroughly resolving the issue of construction materials.

Provinces and cities need to put the goals and interests of the nation and people above all else, share and support localities and investors in sand sources for key national projects; strive to complete projects on schedule.

Lai Hoa (VOV)

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