(Source: VNA) Phu Yen (VNA) – A tunnel system running through theCa Pass and connecting the two central provinces of Phu Yen and Khanh Hoaopened to traffic on August 21.
Construction on the tunnel system, the largest of its kindalong the National Highway 1A, started on November 18, 2012.
It stretches 13.19 kilometres from Phu Yen province’s HaoSon commune to Khanh Hoa province’s Co Ma commune and has two bi-tube tunnels:Deo Ca (Ca Pass) tunnel (4.1 kilometres in length) and Co Ma tunnel (500metres).
The maximum speed for vehicles traveling along the tunnelsis 80 kilometres per hour.
Construction on the tunnel system, the largest of its kindalong the National Highway 1A, started on November 18, 2012.
It stretches 13.19 kilometres from Phu Yen province’s HaoSon commune to Khanh Hoa province’s Co Ma commune and has two bi-tube tunnels:Deo Ca (Ca Pass) tunnel (4.1 kilometres in length) and Co Ma tunnel (500metres).
The maximum speed for vehicles traveling along the tunnelsis 80 kilometres per hour.
[Construction of Ca Pass tunnel project nears completion]
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister ofTransport Le Dinh Tho said that this is a key national project constructed undera BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model and by Vietnamese contractors.The tunnel system can shorten the distance between the twocentral provinces by 8 kilometres, cut travelling time by half and ensureconvenient traffic between central and southern regions.
It is also expected to connect Nam Phu Yen economic zone andVan Phong economic zone of Khanh Hoa province and contribute to the developmentof industry, trade and tourism in the central and Central Highlands regions.-VNA
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