Ben Luc—Long Expressway handles 25,000 vehicles on first full day of operation
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On the first full day of operation, the Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway handled nearly 25,000 vehicles, generating over VND1.8 billion (US$69,232) in toll revenue, according to Deputy Director Nguyen Thi Hoai Phuong of Vietnam Expressway Services Engineering Joint Stock Company. Traffic volume surpassed pre-connectivity levels by approximately 30 percent, while toll revenues surged by 140 percent.
The expressway, stretching nearly 58 kilometers, enables seamless travel between the Mekong Delta and Southeastern regions without passing through the Ho Chi Minh City urban center. It connects the Ho Chi Minh City – Trung Luong Expressway, Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 3, Dong Nai City, and National Highway 51. After completing the final packages, including the Binh Khanh and Phuoc Khanh bridges, the full route officially opened at midnight on October 1.
During this initial operating phase, drivers were advised to follow speed limits, maintain safe distances, use designated lanes, and observe road signage, particularly at interchanges. The maximum speed limit along the main line is 90 km/h, with certain sections capped at 80 km/h.
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