The Ministry of Construction (MoC) has submitted to the Prime Minister a proposal of the investment plan for the Quang Ngai - Kon Tum Expressway project.

According to the MoC, the Vietnam National Road Network Plan (2021-2030), with a vision to 2050, outlines an expressway system for the Central - Central Highlands region, comprising 11 routes with a total length of approximately 1,496 km.

Among these, the East-West corridor connecting the south central coastal province of Quang Ngai to the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum includes the projected Quang Ngai - Kon Tum Expressway, originally planned to span 136 km with four lanes, slated for investment before 2030.  Under provincial plans for Quang Ngai and Kon Tum (2021-2030, with a vision to 2050), the expressway is designated as a priority road project for development within the timeframe.

Under the proposed investment plan, the expressway's length has been adjusted to 144 km, extending 8 km beyond the original plan to accommodate the complex terrain of Violak Pass and Mang Den Pass.

The expressway will feature four lanes, adhering to expressway standards, with a design speed of 80-100 km/h. The preliminary total investment for the project is estimated at VND44.3 trillion ($1.7 billion). Local authorities will be responsible for site clearance, while the central budget will cover construction, installation, and remaining costs.