The Government Office on December 11 issued Notice No. 682/TB-VPCP, announcing Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's conclusion at the 22nd meeting of the State Steering Committee for national key projects in the transport sector, held on December 9.
In his conclusion, the Prime Minister requested that 3,188 km of expressways and 1,700 km of coastal roads open to traffic, while the commencement of technical flight operations at Long Thanh International Airport in the southern province of Dong Nai be ensured, simultaneously on December 19, 2025.
According to the Notice, in 2025, the Steering Committee held seven sessions to review, expedite, and resolve difficulties for key projects.
The Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers, Ministers, and leaders of ministries, sectors, and localities frequently inspected the sites, addressing obstacles to accelerate progress.
Major projects like the North-South Expressway segments and T3 passenger terminal at Tan Son Nhat airport were completed ahead of schedule.
The Notice quoted the Ministry of Construction as stating that, by December 19, 2025, about 3,188 km of expressways and 1,700 km of coastal roads will be completed and technically opened to traffic, while Phase 1 of Long Thanh International Airport will be fundamentally finished to serve technical flights.
The operation of these key projects is expected to generate added value from land resources, expand development space, reduce transportation and logistics costs, enhance the competitiveness of goods, and create convenience for people and businesses during the 2026 New Year and Lunar New Year holidays, the Notice said.
According to the Notice, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that responsible agencies must not be complacent, as time is short and the workload remains substantial.
He commended the efforts of project management units, investors, contractors, and consultants who have remained on-site despite harsh weather conditions.
The Government leader also acknowledged the support of local residents who facilitated site clearance.
The Prime Minister requested that in the final phase, inspection, anti-corruption measures, quality assurance, labor safety, and adherence to the “green - clean - beautiful” standards required for national projects be further strengthened.
Regarding households affected by the projects, the Prime Minister requested that local authorities ensure resettlement conditions that are equal to or better than previous living conditions and prevent complaints from affected people.
Meanwhile, ministries and sectors were urged to uphold discipline, innovate construction methods, mobilize equipment and manpower, and ensure the timely completion of the expressways, coastal roads, and Long Thanh airport (Phase 1).
Preparations for the inauguration ceremony on December 19, 2025, must comply with regulations, with project units supporting each other to achieve shared goals, the Prime Minister requested.
Regarding Long Thanh Phase 1, the Prime Minister underscored its special significance and requested that Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) collaborate with military units to accelerate construction, complete key components for the first technical flight, and ensure readiness for commercial operation in early 2026.
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