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| Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with construction workers at the My Thuy Port complex__Photo: VNA |
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh conducted on-site inspections of major infrastructure projects in the central province of Quang Tri on the afternoon of July 26, urging the acceleration of construction.
At the intersection of the Vạn Ninh-Cam Lo Expressway and Provincial Road 575 in Con Tien Commune, the PM directed Quang Tri authorities to urgently complete site clearance, particularly for auxiliary roads, vehicle turnarounds and toll stations.
Contractors were directed to mobilize the maximum number of workers to finalize remaining components, install traffic safety systems and signage promptly and ensure construction quality, occupational safety and environmental hygiene.
Emphasizing the importance of progress, PM Chinh requested that contractors bring in additional local partners and complete the entire route by August 19. Once operational, the expressway segment will link with the North–South Expressway, creating momentum for trade, socio-economic development, tourism and investment attraction in Quang Tri and neighboring localities.
In tandem with completing the expressway, Quang Tri authorities and relevant agencies were instructed to prepare for and carry out land clearance for the North–South high-speed railway and coastal road projects.
They were also tasked with planning new development zones enabled by the new infrastructure, including industrial parks, urban areas and tourism complexes, to generate jobs and improve livelihoods.
The Vạn Ninh–Cam Lo section of the North–South Expressway spans 65.5km within Quang Tri Province. With a total investment nearing VND 10 trillion (USD 382.4 million), the project began construction on January 1, 2023, and is slated for completion this October.
Thus far, over 97 per cent of contractual works have been completed, with contractors striving to finalize the main route in July to ensure traffic is open by August 19.
Inspecting the construction site at Quảng Trị Airport, the PM directed the development of a broader economic zone around the airport, including aviation industry hubs, airport city developments, high-tech industrial areas and service centers. He emphasized the need for strategic infrastructure to support future regional development and facilitate connectivity with Laos and Thailand.
The Prime Minister requested that Quang Trị Airport be developed to meet ICAO class 4F standards. In the immediate term, he ordered acceleration of Phase 1, with a firm deadline for completion by July 2026.
Quảng Trị Airport is among the airports listed in Việt Nam’s national airport master plan for 2021–30. It is designed as a class 4C civil airport and a level-II military airbase, covering 316.57ha, with a total investment of VND 5.82 trillion (USD 222.6 million).
On the same day, PM Chinh also inspected the Phase 1 construction of the My Thuy Port complex in My Thuy Commune.
My Thuy Port is planned to cover 685 ha, featuring 10 wharves capable of handling ships up to 100,000 DWT, with an annual throughput of 30 million tons. The total project investment stands at VND 15 trillion (USD 573.7 million).
The Government leader highlighted My Thuy Port’s strategic location complementing other seaports in the region and offering favorable conditions for multi-modal transport connectivity. He noted the port’s vital role in linking Việt Nam’s economy with ASEAN markets.
He urged the investor and contractors to operate in 'three shifts, four crews', ensuring construction progress, quality, technical standards, aesthetics, labor safety, disaster preparedness and environmental sanitation.
Chinh also called for the port to be developed to modern standards, aligned with green transition goals, digital transformation and smart governance. He directed the planning of a free trade zone and dedicated port facilities at My Thuy.
Stressing that the project will help reduce logistics costs and enhance the competitiveness of products, enterprises and the economy, the PM called for investments in road networks connecting My Thuy Port to regional transport routes and development zones, including links to the Lao Bao Border Gate, to capitalize on goods flows from Laos and northeastern Thailand.- (VNA/VNS)
