The construction of the Cho Moi - Bac Kan Expressway officially commenced on March 15 with a total investment capital of more than VND5.750 trillion (over $225.4 million), funded by the State budget.

Spanning approximately 28.8 km, the expressway will connect Bac Kan province with Hanoi, meeting demands for convenient and safe transportation while creating new momentum for regional growth.

Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh emphasized the strategic importance of the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Bac Kan - Cao Bang economic corridor, which connects the provinces in the northern mountainous region to Hanoi.

He noted that the Cho Moi - Bac Kan route is a priority investment, intended to improve transportation, stimulate socio-economic development along the corridor, and contribute to the completion of Vietnam’s road network planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Highlighting its broader significance, the Minister stated, "Investing in the Cho Moi - Bac Kan expressway will link Bac Kan with Hanoi and the Hai Phong international seaport through a modern, efficient road transport system. This will reduce travel time and costs, attract investments, strengthen regional connectivity, and facilitate closer links between localities."

The expressway is designed with a scale of four lanes, a roadbed width of 22 m, and a design speed of 80 km/h. It includes 18 bridges with a total length of 4.66 km. The project is expected to be implemented over 24 months, with basic completion targeted for 2026.