PM inspects construction of Khánh Hòa – Buôn Ma Thuột expressway

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính shakes hands with workers constructing the Khánh Hòa – Buôn Ma Thuột expressway. — VNA/VNS Photo

ĐẮK LẮK — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on August 17 inspected the construction of the Khánh Hòa – Buôn Ma Thuột expressway in the central region, which is expected to be opened to traffic in 2027.

The construction of the 117.5km expressway began in June 2023 and is projected to be completed in 2026, with a total investment of nearly VNĐ22 trillion (US$877.89 million).

Visiting the expressway’s section in Hòa Đông Commune, Krông Pắc District, Đắk Lắk Province, the leader presented gifts to engineers there and lauded their efforts in the work.

He also urged the army, organisations, and locals to play a part in the construction, and asked local authorities to take care of the residents who have moved to new areas to pave the way for the project.

The leader also visited the sections in Krông Pắc District’s Ea Yông and Vụ Bổn Communes, and Cư Elang Commune in Ea Kar District.

He suggested the participation of local contractors in the bidding package, stressing apart from speeding up the progress, it is a must to step up inspections and supervisions to ensure project quality, as well as environmental hygiene.

Khánh Hòa and Đắk Lắk Provinces should quickly review the planning of urban areas and industrial parks to expand development space and make the best use of the expressway. — VNS