10-km traffic jam paralyzes Ho Chi Minh City eastern gateway as National Day holiday kicks off
Traffic was gridlocked on Ring Road 2, An Phu Interchange and access roads to the Ho Chi Minh City–Long Thanh–Dau Giay Expressway, with vehicles crawling along several sections on Saturday.
The Vietnamese government has issued guidance from the Deputy Prime Minister on clearing obstacles for the Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 4 project. Standing Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc directed the Minister of Construction to finalize the Government's report and sign it on behalf of the Government for submission to the National Assembly.
The Ministry of Construction, along with ministries, agencies, and local committees, will review and update project progress, complete compensation and resettlement work, and relocate technical infrastructure. The ministry is also responsible for ensuring adequate construction materials and resolving material-related difficulties promptly.
The Ministry of Construction and Finance will assess the feasibility of mobilizing PPP investment capital and resolve investor capacity issues. If a project fails to find a PPP investor, an alternative solution must be developed without delaying the overall project. Local People's Committees must address outstanding issues and ensure component projects proceed on schedule with quality and safety.
For the Long Thanh International Airport project, the Ministries of Construction and Finance must assess actual progress, particularly at-risk packages, and issue timely directions to investors for accelerated implementation. The Ministry of Construction will coordinate with local committees to direct investors of expressway and Ring Road projects to accelerate implementation and ensure synchronization with the airport's opening in 2026.
Vietnam Airports Corporation will review and update project schedules to guarantee completion by 2026, implementing necessary measures within its authority to address construction challenges.
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