Work starts on Prenn Pass upgrade, expansion project in Da Lat
The People’s Committee of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on February 10 began the upgrade and expansion of the Prenn Pass, the entrance way to Da Lat city from localities in southern Vietnam.
Groundbreaking ceremony of Prenn Pass upgrade, expansion project (Photo: VNA)The project has a total investment of 553 billion VND (23.4 million USD) and a length of 7.4 kilometres. Construction is expected to be completed before December 31, 2023.
It connects Da Lat – the most famous destination of Lam Dong province – with the province’s Lien Khuong International Airport and the Dau Giay – Lien Khuong Expressway linking the southeastern province of Dong Nai with Lam Dong.
Tran Van Hiep, Chairman of the Lam Dong People's Committee, said that the current rapid economic development will inevitably lead to an increasing demand for transportation and travel, especially at weekends and on holidays.
Therefore, in order to solve traffic congestion problems, ensure traffic safety, increase the pace of socio-economic development of Da Lat city in particular and Lam Dong province in general, the pass upgrade and expansion is essential.
Prenn Pass, built by France in 1943, sees the highest level of traffic out of all roads leading into the city. There are many dangerous curves along the pass that will be improved with the new upgrades./.
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