The Kim Thanh District People’s Committee in northern Hai Duong province has officially kicked off the East - West Road project (phase 1) in the district. The project has a length of nearly 15 km with total investment of VND1.5 trillion ($64 million) from the local budget. It is an important link that will create a breakthrough in socio-economic development for the area where Hai Duong borders Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city.