Lam Dong accelerates construction of two key eastern transport projects

The Thu Khoa Huan Street upgrade project (from Ton Duc Thang Street to Ke Bridge in Phu Thuy Ward) spans approximately 2.2km, with a 20m-wide roadbed, a 12m carriageway, and 4m sidewalks on each side. The total investment exceeds VND 88.1 billion.

To date, the project has reached around 64% of its contract value. Major components—including the crushed stone base, the first asphalt layer across the route, and the stormwater drainage system—have been completed. Other works such as curbs, wastewater drainage, underground power lines, and lighting systems are currently underway.

Following the inspection, Mr. Nguyen Minh instructed contractors to proactively address difficulties and urgently mobilize additional manpower and equipment to accelerate progress and meet committed deadlines. Relevant departments were also directed to strengthen supervision and promptly resolve bottlenecks, while investors must regularly report emerging issues for timely handling.

The second project involves the renovation and upgrading of Nguyen Dinh Chieu and Huynh Thuc Khang roads (from Hoang Ngoc Resort to Lang Chai (Fish Village) intersection in Mui Ne Ward), with a total length of nearly 4.9km and a roadbed width of 17m. The project has a total investment of more than VND 309 billion.

The project includes a large-scale, integrated stormwater and wastewater drainage system, with thousands of meters of pipelines, hundreds of manholes, and multiple discharge outlets.

However, progress has reached only about 32% so far. Site clearance remains a major bottleneck, with 133 compensation dossiers yet to be approved and many households still unwilling or unable to hand over their land. In addition, fluctuations in material prices and procedural obstacles related to compensation cost adjustments have further slowed progress.

Vice Chairman Nguyen Minh noted that the project was behind schedule and highlighted shortcomings in both construction and coordination.

For this project, he assigned the Department of Construction to urgently provide guidance and resolve issues related to cost adjustments and project financing. Authorities in Mui Ne Ward were instructed to prioritize site clearance and complete land handover before April 15, 2026, without further delays. Efforts must also be stepped up to communicate with and mobilize residents, while strict legal measures should be applied in cases of non-compliance.

The Vice Chairman emphasized that these projects play a vital role in urban upgrading and tourism development in the area, and called on all stakeholders to accelerate progress while ensuring construction quality and investment efficiency.

During construction, contractors are required to follow the principle of “building wherever land is available,” while organizing appropriate traffic flow and regulation in narrow sections to ensure safety for both residents and construction teams.