By September 2024, the relocation of high-voltage power lines was completed, accelerating the construction of the largest horizontal expressway in the Mekong Delta.

Updating the land clearance situation for the construction of the Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang expressway project, the Ministry of Transport said that as of mid-August 2024, An Giang province had handed over more than 56km (99%), Can Tho city had handed over 36.5km (98%), Hau Giang province had handed over more than 36km (over 98%), and Soc Trang province had handed over 57km (98%).

Construction work is underway on the Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang expressway (Photo: Le An).

Regarding the construction of resettlement areas, An Giang province is currently building 1 out of 1 area; Hau Giang province has completed 2 out of 2 areas; Soc Trang province has completed 4 out of 4 areas; and Can Tho city is utilizing 2 existing areas.

To facilitate the project's construction, relocation is underway at all 15 high-voltage power line locations. Of these, An Giang province accounts for 4 locations, Can Tho city for 4 locations, and Soc Trang province for 7 locations.

To meet the project's construction schedule, the Ministry of Transport has requested the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) to support investors in carrying out procedures to expedite the completion of high-voltage power line relocation documents.

"EVN needs to urge its member units to prioritize focusing resources and personnel to implement the relocation of high-voltage power lines, aiming for completion before September 30, 2024," the Ministry of Transport requested.

The Chau Doc - Can Tho - Soc Trang expressway is over 188km long, passing through 4 provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta, including: An Giang (57km), Can Tho (nearly 38km), Hau Giang (37km), and Soc Trang (over 56km). The total investment for the project is nearly 44,700 billion VND.

Phase 1 of the project involves the construction of a 4-lane road with a roadbed width of 17m. The entire route is expected to be completed and put into operation in 2027.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/thang-9-2024-di-doi-xong-duong-dien-cao-the-but-toc-cao-toc-truc-ngang-lon-nhat-dbscl-192240902092109025.htm