The People’s Council of central Nghe An province has approved the investment orientation for construction of a road connecting the coastal route with Bai Lu tourism and sport urban area in Nghi Loc district.

The 8.3-km road demands an estimated investment capital of VND370 billion ($14.5 million) which will be sourced from the provincial budget.

It will start from the intersection with the National Road 7C and end at the intersection with the coastal road in Nghi Yen commune.

The project is aimed at enhancing transport connection and promoting the investment efficiency of the province’s coastal route.

The council also gave the green light to the investment orientation of a project building roads linking the National Road 46 with the provincial roads 542D and 540 and the Memorial Site of President Ho Chi Minh in Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district.

Total investment capital for this project is estimated at VND200 billion ($7.8 million).