The People's Committee of southern Ba Ria - Vung Tau province has submitted a proposal to the Government for construction of a 41-km expressway connecting its Ho Tram to Long Thanh International Airport in neighboring Dong Nai province.

The project, with an investment capital estimated at approximately VND17 trillion (nearly $665 million), aims to enhance regional connectivity and boost tourism development.

Designed as an urban expressway, the road will initially feature four lanes, with future plans for expansion to six lanes, and a maximum speed limit of 100 km/h.

According to the Provincial People's Committee, once Long Thanh Airport becomes operational, travelers from Southeast provinces, the Mekong Delta, and popular tourist destinations such as Long Hai, Phuoc Hai, and Ho Tram will face significant challenges using existing roads. These routes, which pass through heavily populated urban areas with high traffic volumes, often experience congestion, unpredictable travel times, and operational inefficiencies.

The expressway will provide a direct, high-speed route, addressing these challenges and significantly improving accessibility to Long Thanh Airport from Ba Ria - Vung Tau province and its neighboring localities.

This investment is considered crucial for completing the southeastern region's external transportation network and is expected to serve as a catalyst for the development of the tourism and service sectors, aligning with international standards.