The People's Council of Vinh Long province in the Mekong Delta on October 31 approved 13 important resolutions, including one for investment in a coastal road project, according to a report from Radio the Voice of Vietnam.
This new route will connect the former province of Vinh Long with the former provinces of Ben Tre and Tra Vinh (all the three have emerged into the new province of Vinh Long since July 1, 2025), and eventually link to the new Dong Thap province (including the former province of Tien Giang) upon completion.
The project boasts a total length of 25.2 km. The main road section will span approximately 20.6 km, featuring a width of 21.5 m, accommodating four lanes for motorized vehicles and two lanes for non-motorized vehicles.
The bridge sections will collectively measure about 4.6 km, including the Hàm Luông 2 bridge and seven smaller bridges.
The total estimated investment for the project is over VND7.9 trillion (approximately $300 million). This funding will be sourced from a ODA loan provided by South Korea to support sustainable development in the Mekong Delta region to adapt to climate change, alongside counterpart funds from the local budget.
Construction is slated to commence in 2026 and scheduled for completion in 2030.
The project is expected to expand the province's development space eastward, providing a foundation for optimally exploiting the potential of the marine economy. It aims to attract investment in key sectors such as the marine economy, industry, high-tech agriculture and aquaculture, tourism, and services.
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