South-central Binh Dinh province plans to kick off seven key transport projects this year with a combined investment capital of over VND57.86 trillion ($2.24 billion), according to the provincial People’s Committee.

One of key projects is the 123-km Quy Nhon – Pleiku expressway which has an estimated investment capital of over VND38.9 trillion ($1.5 billion).

Other projects include the upgrade of Phu Cat airport with estimated investment capital of over VND3.24 trillion ($125 million). The project includes construction of a second runway primarily for civilian aviation, and additional aircraft apron, and expansion of the passenger terminal.

They also include a 17.3-km road connecting the National Highway No.1 with De Gi port with estimated investment capital of over VND1.43 trillion ($55 million); and a 16.37-km road connecting the North-South Expressway with Phu My Industrial Park and Phu My port with estimated investment capital of more than VND2.1 trillion ($81.3 million).

The remaining projects include the upgrade and expansion of a 104.76-km route in the west of the province with estimated investment capital of over VND9.59 trillion ($371 million); and a 10.43-km road connecting the North-South Expressway with the Hoai My Industrial Park with estimated investment capital of more than VND1.5 trillion ($58 million).