A proposal for an investment policy for the Vinh - Thanh Thuy Expressway in central Vietnam's Nghe An province, a project of national significance greenlit by the Prime Minister, has been finalized.

The project is a crucial component of the strategic transport corridor designed to connect Hanoi with Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and is also set to link with Vietnam's primary North-South Expressway to create a more integrated national road network.

Designated as a project of national importance, the expressway is expected to significantly reduce travel time between the two capitals, strengthening friendly relations and comprehensive cooperation between Vietnam and Laos. It also aims to unlock new socio-economic development opportunities for the western region of Nghe An, an area with considerable untapped potential.

"This is the largest project in terms of both capital and investment scale that Nghe An province has ever been tasked with leading. It is a critical political mission that requires the full mobilization and engagement of our entire political system," stated Mr. Nguyen Duc Trung, Secretary of the Nghe An Provincial Party Committee.

The Vinh - Thanh Thuy Expressway is an integral part of the projected 760-km Hanoi – Vientiane Expressway route, as outlined in the National Road Network Master Plan for the 2021–2030 period with a vision to 2050, identifying the route as a vital link in the East-West Economic Corridor.

The expressway is designed as a six-lane highway with a standard design speed of 100 km/h, which will be adjusted to 60-80 km/h in sections with challenging terrain. The corresponding roadbed width will be 32.25 m for the faster sections and 29 m for the slower segments.

The project is scheduled for implementation between 2025 and 2030, with a preliminary total investment estimated at approximately VND23.95 trillion ($914 million).