By 2030, highways will cover all areas, connecting every region.

According to the Ministry of Construction, by 2030, approximately 92-95% of Vietnam's population will have access to airports within a 100km radius. The high-speed rail network, the North-South expressway, and other key transportation routes will also be completed.

According to information from the Department of Economic and Investment Management of Construction ( Ministry of Construction ), the Ministry of Construction has planned to start construction on 18 projects in 2025. To date, 9 projects have commenced construction. Of the remaining 9 projects that have not yet started, the Dau Giay - Tan Phu expressway project has completed all procedures and will commence construction on August 19th. In addition, 8 projects are expected to start construction in the fourth quarter of 2025, and several projects are currently completing procedures for project approval. The numerous projects scheduled for commencement and inauguration in the near future demonstrate the increasing improvement of road infrastructure.

Thousands of kilometers of expressways, once operational, will be a driving force for the economic development of local areas.

In addition to providing information on projects, the Ministry of Construction also recently issued a document responding to a petition from voters in Hanoi regarding the need to further develop the railway, aviation, and road sectors to meet the country's development requirements. Agreeing with the Hanoi voters' petition, the Ministry of Construction stated that in the coming period, it will continue to promote the development of transportation infrastructure according to the plan, especially in the three key areas: railways, aviation, and roads. The goal is to meet transportation needs, reduce logistics costs, expand development space, and maintain double-digit economic growth during the 2026-2030 period.

With air travel being a dominant mode of transport for long distances, serving tourism, high-value cargo transport, short transit times, and supporting national defense and emergency relief, the Ministry aims to put Phase 1 of Long Thanh International Airport into operation by 2030; study the expansion of Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat airports; and upgrade many local airports such as Cat Bi, Dong Hoi, Phu Cat, Phu Quoc, and Ca Mau, striving to ensure that by 2030, approximately 92-95% of the country's population will have access to airports within a 100km radius. The Ministry will also coordinate with localities to study the construction of specialized airports linked to major production areas and tourism centers; develop dual-use military airports and restore existing airports. Simultaneously, it will optimize airspace organization and flight procedures at existing airports, as well as those upgraded, expanded, or newly constructed during the planning period.

Regarding the railway sector, the Ministry of Construction assesses it as a mode of transport with advantages in terms of cost over medium and long distances; safety, convenience, and minimal pollution; and suitability for high-volume transport corridors and urban public passenger transport. The goal by 2030 is to mobilize investment resources for the North-South high-speed railway line; connecting seaports, airports, and international border gates; and to coordinate with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in implementing urban railways according to the National Assembly's Resolution. The Ministry will also coordinate with localities to review planning and develop urban railways to meet the demand for fast and safe travel after administrative unit reorganization; connect provinces/cities with the North-South high-speed railway and the two growth poles of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; upgrade and renovate existing lines, develop a railway industry, and link railway development with urban and industrial development to restructure the national urban system. Regarding road transport, the Ministry of Construction believes that this is the primary method for transporting goods and passengers over short distances, and should be prioritized in economic corridors.

The goal by 2030 is to complete the North-South Expressway (Eastern section), connecting major economic centers and dynamic regions such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Can Tho; connecting special seaports, international airports, and international border gates with high import and export demand; forming East-West economic corridors; and putting approximately 5,000 km of expressways into operation.

Simultaneously, the Ministry will coordinate the development of coastal road corridors to promote the marine economy and coastal urban areas; build modern urban transport; and complete the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City ring roads. By 2030, the goal is to form a synchronous and modern national transport infrastructure framework that meets the requirements of socio-economic development, aiming towards a modern industrialized, high-middle-income country based on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation; and to form dynamic regions, economic corridors, and growth poles.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/Giao-thong/den-2030-cao-toc-phu-khap-ket-noi-moi-vung-i778535/