CAN THO-CA MAU: Construction progress threatens to stall!

CAN THO-CA MAU: Construction progress threatens to stall!

Ca Mau, Vietnam - The construction work on the expressway can tho - ca mau are in full swing, but the challenges should not be underestimated. According to Vietnam.vn is the current level of completion at 66.2 %. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has already emphasized the importance of the project, which is a main connection between Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt and approx. The more than 110-kilometer road construction project is crucial for the economic development and national security of the region in the Mekong Delta.

The difficulties in the construction work cannot be denied according to reports. Parts of the project have remained behind the schedule and the construction companies are fighting for mobilizing materials. A heavy rain has also affected the work, which led to machines standing still and not a staff on the construction site. That is why the Ministry of Building has given clear instructions: all bridges, hollow chest enclosures and asphalt coverings are to be completed by May 2025.

considerable time pressure

as if that wasn't enough, Prime Minister Chinh instruction states that the work must be completed by December 19, 2025. This date falls on the national resistance day. In order to achieve this goal, an intensive shift system is recommended to ensure continuous construction work even on weekends and public holidays. The building contractors are encouraged to prepare their construction sites completely by the end of June and to complete the unloading work by the end of September, explains SGGP .

The project is financially supported by the My Thuan Project Management Board and comprises a total of four construction packages with an investment sum of over 27.5 trillion VND (approx. 1.1 billion USD). Two main sections are currently in the works: Can Tho - Hau Giang and Hau Gi Ging - Ca Mau.

vision for the Mekong Delta

The expressway is part of a comprehensive development strategy for the Mekong Delta region, as described in a plan of the Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành, which will provide a sustainable development of the infrastructure by 2030. A better connection is fundamental component in order to exploit the economic potential of the 12 provinces of the region. According to vneconomy , new motorways and 400 kilometers of national streets are planned by 2030.

The current infrastructure plan also provides for a variety of new buildings, such as railway lines and modernized airports. These are not only geared towards transport, but also to improve the standard of living of the population. Among other things, the expansion of the airport is advanced in approx. As a result of these measures, the government expects the gross domestic product to be doubled by 2030 compared to 2021.

The progressive construction work on the expressway can Tho-Ca Mau and the general infrastructure developments in the region show that Vietnam has decided on the way of modernization. However, it remains to be seen whether the ambitious schedules can be met.