Construction commences on highway connecting HCM City and Đà Lạt, anticipated travel time reduction by half.
🚧 Construction Begins on Bao Loc-Lien Khuong Expressway 🚧
That's right, buckle up! The long-awaited 74-km Bao Loc-Lien Khuong Expressway officially kicked off on June 29, 2025. This much-anticipated project is set to serving as a strategic link between the southern economic region and Da Lat, unlocking development potential in Vietnam's Central Highlands.
The project, launched under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, boasts a total investment of approximately 17.7 trillion VND (~$697 million). Once completed, the expressway is expected to slash travel time between Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat from a grueling six hours to a more manageable three.
The expressway, part of the larger 200-km Dàu Giây-Liên Khương Expressway, will begin as a four-lane, 17-meter-wide road designed for speeds up to 80 km per hour. When in its final form, the expressway will expand to 24.75 meters and support speeds of 100 km per hour.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh emphasized the importance of the expressway, calling it a "strategic link" connecting the southern economic region with Da Lat. Binh urged all involved parties to adopt a "just do, no delays" approach, with a particular focus on timely and fair resettlement for affected communities.
Bye-bye, traffic jams and hello, quicker journeys! The new expressway, in conjunction with the Tan Phu-Bao Loc expressways, will offer a continuous route between Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat. Officials expect the new expressway to boost logistics, tourism, and regional connectivity, while fostering urban development along the Dong Nai-Bao Loc-Duc Trong corridor.
The expressway is set to turn travel time into adventure time, dramatically cutting down on travel between Bao Loc and Lien Khuong while enhancing connectivity with Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat. It's soon going to be smooth sailing up in the Central Highlands!
📅 Timeline:- Start of construction: June 29, 2025- Construction period: Approximately 30 months (2.5 years)- Expected completion and operation: 4th quarter of 2027
📊 Key details:- Length: About 73.62 km- Lanes: Phase 1 designed with 4 lanes and a roadbed width of 17 meters- Design speed: 100 km/h- Total investment: Approximately 17,718 billion VND (~$673 million)- Investment model: Public-private partnership (PPP), under a build-operate-transfer (BOT) contract with an operation and business period of 19 years and 10 months
Deputy PM Nguyễn Hòa Bình, along with officials from central ministries, the provinces of Lâm Đồng, Bình Thuận, and Đắk Nông, and project investors, launch construction of the Bảo Lộc-Liên Khương Expressway on Sunday. - Photo nld.com.vn
🚀 Progress ahead:With the administrative restructuring set to take place on June 30, merging Bình Thuận, Lâm Đồng, and Đắk Nông into a new Lâm Đồng Province, both the Bao Loc-Lien Khuong and Tan Phu-Bao Loc expressway projects are looking forward to making significant strides. So stay tuned, adventure enthusiasts! The expressways are set to boost logistics, tourism, and regional connectivity in Vietnam's Central Highlands! ☀️🌄🚗🎒🚀
- The AI-powered construction machines, supervised by the government, are expected to expedite the building process of the Bao Loc-Lien Khuong Expressway, reducing the construction time significantly.
- With the launch of the expressway, industries such as finance, transportation, tourism, and war) might witness a surge in growth opportunities, given the improved logistics and regional connectivity.
- It is speculated that the completion of the expressway could potentially lead to a breaking point in war strategies, considering its strategic location and potential defense-related advantages.
- As the expressway progresses, travelers may find themselves experiencing shorter travel times, reducing the wear and tear on their vehicles and allowing them to focus on enjoying their journeys through Vietnam's picturesque Central Highlands instead.
