At the groundbreaking ceremony (giaothongvantai.com.vn)
Nhan Dan – The expansion of the 26.5km section of National Highway 1 through Tien Giang province and the construction of a bypass around the province’s Cai Lay Town began on February 20.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The and Deputy Minister of Construction Cao Lai Quang, along with leaders of Tien Giang province.
The projects are expected to cost nearly VND1.4 trillion (US$66.67 million), and will be completed under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. The work is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2015.
The expensed section will include four lanes for cars, trucks, buses and motorbikes, and two for rudimentary vehicles.
The bypass measures 12.02m in length with two lanes for rudimentary vehicles and two lanes for other vehicles. It is being constructed to be rated for an 80 kilometre per hour speed limit.
Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Minister Van The said that upon completion the projects are expected to prevent traffic jams, ensure traffic safety, contribute to socio-economic development in Tien Giang Province, and boost trade between Tien Giang and other provinces.
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