Hoa Binh-Son La highway added to national planning scheme

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the supplementation of a highway connecting northern mountainous provinces of Hoa Binh and Son La to the planning scheme for highway development until 2020
Hoa Binh-Son La highway added to national planning scheme ảnh 1Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the supplementation of a highway connecting northern mountainous provinces of Hoa Binh and Son La to the planning scheme for highway development.
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Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approvedthe supplementation of a highway connecting northern mountainous provinces ofHoa Binh and Son La to the planning scheme for highway development until 2020with a vision to 2030.

PM Phuc asked the provincial People’s Committees of Hoa Binh and Son Lato inform the public and localities about the planning scheme, and map outplans to allocate and manage land for the road.

He assigned the People’s Committee of Son La to coordinate with Hoa Binhand relevant agencies to preparen for the investment of Hoa Binh-Moc Chauhighway project in the public-private partnership form in order to evaluate itsfeasibility, and then mobilise resources for the project.

The Hoa Binh-Son La highway starts from Trung Minh commune, Ky Sondistrict in Hoa Binh and ends at Le Duc Tho street in Chieng Sinh commune ofSon La city.

The road will links two tourism hubs of the region, creating a high qualityroad system connecting the northwestern mountainous region and Hanoi as well asthe northern key economic region.

It is also expected to ease congestions on National Highway 6 runningthrough Hoa Binh and Son La, contributing to socio-economic development in the twoprovinces.-VNA
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