In the first half of 2024, nearly 34 million vehicles traveled on the expressways managed by the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC)
On July 4th, the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) reported that in the first six months of 2024, the traffic volume on the expressways managed, operated, and exploited by VEC, including Noi Bai – Lao Cai, Cau Gie – Ninh Binh, Danang – Quang Ngai, and Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay, continued to maintain stable growth, with 33.78 million vehicles passing through, a 13.08% increase compared to the same period last year.
According to statistics, the two expressways, Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay and Cau Gie – Ninh Binh, recorded very high traffic volumes (over 11 million vehicles). Among them, surpassing the Cau Gie – Ninh Binh expressway, the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressway reached 11.68 million vehicles, ranking first in traffic volume. This expressway also recorded the most impressive growth among VEC’s expressways in the first half of 2024, with an 18.53% increase compared to 2023.
The remaining two expressways, Noi Bai – Lao Cai and Danang – Quang Ngai, recorded traffic volumes of 9.23 million and 1.4 million vehicles, respectively.
A review showed that the four expressways managed by VEC saw significant reductions in all three criteria for traffic accidents compared to the same period last year, with 19 collisions, two traffic accidents, 39 injuries, and zero fatalities.
VEC assessed that in the first half of the year, the Cau Gie – Ninh Binh expressway still experienced minor congestion during holidays and weekends due to localized high traffic volume.
VEC assessed that the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressway frequently experiences traffic congestion
The Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressway often faces traffic congestion, especially from Km12+000 to Km23+000 in the direction of Long Thanh to Ho Chi Minh City and from Km4+000 to Km12+000 in the direction of Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh. In addition to the surge in traffic during weekends and holidays, the congestion on this expressway is also attributed to incidents, collisions, and vehicle breakdowns on the Long Thanh Bridge.
VEC stated that in accordance with Decree No. 72/2024/ND-CP dated June 30, 2024, issued by the Government, and Resolution No. 142/2024/QH15 dated June 29, 2024, issued by the National Assembly, VEC has recently extended the policy of reducing the VAT rate by 2% for toll fees on the four expressways it manages and operates, effective from July 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
Increase ticket prices for 4 high-traffic express routes starting from 1st February
Starting from 00:00 on February 1st, Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) has officially increased toll fees on four expressways invested and operated by the company.
Thanh Hóa deals with over 1,000 cases of alcohol concentration violations.
During the 7-day Lunar New Year holiday, the traffic police force of Thanh Hoa province conducted inspections and handled 1,101 cases of alcohol concentration violations, resulting in fines totaling nearly 4.3 billion VND.
“Cam Lo – La Son Route Falls Short of Being a Highway”
The tragic traffic accident on the Cam Lo-La Son highway in Thua Thien-Hue province that resulted in the heartbreaking deaths of a family is an immensely sorrowful incident. In addition to the awareness and skills of the road users, there is a pressing need to reevaluate and reform the mindset regarding the planning, design, investment, and management of the current highway infrastructure.
Prime Minister urges acceleration of upgrading of investment plan for expressways
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recently signed Dispatch No. 16/CD-TTg dated February 21, 2024, to accelerate the research and implementation of upgrading the existing expressway routes that are currently in operation and undergoing phased investment.
