The entire Vung Ang – Bung expressway opens to traffic

Vung Ang - Bung Expressway officially put into operation

Before the opening, contractors and supervision consultants have inspected the entire route, removed obstacles and ensured traffic safety. The State Inspection Council for Construction Acceptance has inspected, evaluated and concluded that the basic construction items meet technical requirements and are qualified for operation.

Opening of Vung Ang - Bung expressway helps people travel conveniently

The Vung Ang - Bung section project is part of the North - South Eastern Expressway Construction Project for the 2021 - 2025 period. The route is about 55.34km long, passing through two provinces: Ha Tinh (12.9km) and Quang Tri (42.44km), starting construction in January 2023 with a total investment of 12,548 billion VND.

Deo But Tunnel on the Vung Ang - Bung expressway

The route starts at Km658+200 (Ky Hoa commune, Ha Tinh province), connecting with Ham Nghi - Vung Ang section; the end point is at Km624+228.79 (Bo Trach commune, Quang Tri province), connecting with Bung - Van Ninh section. There are 2 interchanges on the route: Tien Chau - Van Hoa interchange (Km597+900) and National Highway 12A interchange (Km605+500).

The operation of the Vung Ang – Bung expressway will contribute to the smooth connection from Hanoi to Quang Tri, shorten travel time, and reduce pressure on National Highway 1A through Ha Tinh and Quang Tri. At the same time, it will create momentum for socio -economic development and trade in the North Central region.