Ha Long-Van Don expressway expected to be operational in December

BOT Bien Cuong company, investor of the Ha Long-Van Don Expressway in Quang Ninh, has committed to completing construction of facilities in November and put the road into operation in December 2017.
Ha Long-Van Don expressway expected to be operational in December ảnh 1Construction site of the project (Source: http://baoquangninh.com.vn)
Quang Ninh (VNA) – The BOTBien Cuong company, the investor of the Ha Long-Van Don Expressway in thenorthern coastal province of Quang Ninh, has committed to completing constructionof bridges and road surfaces in November 2017 and put the road into operationin December.

The Ha Long-Van Don Expresswayincludes two sections: the 53.6km Ha Long-Cam Hai expressway and the NationalHighway 18’s Ha Long-Mong Duong section with a length of 31.25km.

It connects the Hanoi-HaiPhong-Quang Ninh economic triangle, boosting the development of Quang Ninh andthe Northern Key Economic Region.

To fulfil the target, the investorshave kept close watch on contractors’ operation, while urging them to use moremanpower and equipment to finish the road.

Chairman of the Quang NinhPeople’s Committee Nguyen Duc Long said that as the province considers the roada key project, it will create optimal conditions for investors and contractors,especially in land clearance.

He also asked the investors andcontractors to exert efforts to open the expressway to traffic by December 31this year.-VNA
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