Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked relevant ministries to consider providing additional capital from the State budget to invest in two key transport routes in central Quang Ngai province, to create breakthroughs in local socio-economic development.

The Hoang Sa - Doc Soi Road project linking Quang Ngai city with Chu Lai Airport in neighboring Quang Nam province will have total investment of VND3.5 trillion ($154 million) and be implemented from 2022 to 2027. The 28.22-km route is designed to have eight lanes.

The expansion of National Highway No. 24B, meanwhile, is estimated to cost VND600 billion ($25.4 million). Construction is scheduled for 2023-2025 and will help ease congestion and traffic accidents.