At least 3,000 kilometers of expressways to open to traffic by year-end: Prime Minister
VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered putting into operation at least 3,000 kilometers of expressways and 1,700 kilometers of coastal roads by the end of this year while chairing a meeting in Ha Noi on December 9.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chairs the 22nd meeting of the State steering committee for national key projects in the transport sector, Ha Noi, December 9, 2025 - Photo: VGP
The Government leader asked for ensuring the progress and improving the quality of national important and priority projects, contributing to the disbursement of public investment capital, creating jobs for people and businesses and facilitating travel for citizens and businesses, especially during the Lunar New Year.
He required developing a detailed and specific plan to ensure the operation of technical test flights at Long Thanh International Airport in the Southern province of Dong Nai on December 19, and organizing trial operations to ensure commercial operations at the beginning of 2026.
The Ministry of Construction stated that by the end of 2025, 3,803 kilometers, including 3,345 kilometers of main expressway routes and 458 kilometers of access roads, will be completed.
As of August 19, Viet Nam completed and opened 2,620 kilometers of expressways to traffic, including 2,476 kilometers of main routes and 144 kilometers of access roads.
From 2021-2025, the Ministry of Construction completed 59 national highway projects with a total length of 1,586.5 kilometers. In 2025 alone, 21 projects totaling 456 kilometers have been built./.
