On August 12, the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) announced that the expansion of the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh Highway to 8-10 lanes will commence on August 19, with an expected completion date of December 2026.
As per the approved plan, the project will expand the highway by building additional lanes on both sides of the existing road. The exception is the Long Thanh Bridge section, which will be expanded on the right side of the route (downstream).
With a total investment of VND 14,945 billion, VEC serves as the managing authority, investor, and direct implementer of the project. In terms of scale, the 4.8-kilometer section from Vanh Dai 2 to Vanh Dai 3 Interchange will be expanded from 4 lanes to 8 lanes. The 14.7-kilometer section from Vanh Dai 3 to Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Highway Interchange will be expanded from 4 lanes to 10 lanes. For the Long Thanh Bridge, a new bridge unit with 5 complete lanes will be constructed in the direction from Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh, adjacent to the existing bridge.
Regarding construction progress, the project is designated as an emergency construction project. The Long Thanh Bridge is expected to be structurally complete by December 2026, with the remaining components finished by March 2027.
Introducing the New Toll Plaza: HCMC – Long Thanh Expressway, Operational from August 19th.
From August 19, the Vietnam Expressway Services Engineering Joint Stock Company (VEC) will implement toll collection for the use of the Hochiminh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway at the toll station located at Vanh Dai 3 intersection. The toll rates will range from VND 9,000 to VND 413,000 per trip, depending on the vehicle type and distance traveled.
Unlocking the Potential: Unveiling Key Transport Infrastructure Projects
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh signed Decision No. 1673/QD-TTg on August 6, 2025, to augment the list of projects and enhance the State Steering Committee for important national and key transport sector ventures.
“Tolls to be Implemented on Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway, with Highest Rates Reaching VND 450,000 per Trip”
The Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) has announced that the Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway will begin toll collection from 0:00 hours on August 10th. The toll rates will vary depending on the type of vehicle and the distance traveled, with the lowest rate starting at VND 5,000 per trip and the highest at nearly VND 450,000 per trip.
Supplementing VEC’s Charter Capital: What Did Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc Have to Say?
On the afternoon of December 10th, at the Government Headquarters, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Duc Phoc had a working session with the Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC), the State Capital Management Committee, and relevant ministries and sectors. The discussion focused on two key agenda items: exploring options to supplement VEC’s chartered capital and determining the timeline for repaying the principal and interest of VEC’s government-guaranteed bonds.
The Art of Seamless Traffic Diversion on the Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Expressway
The Vietnam Expressway Corporation has announced a temporary traffic management plan for the Cau Gie-Ninh Binh Expressway (Km239+800 to Km242+900 stretch) effective from December 6. This plan will ensure the safety of motorists during the construction of the Lien Son Interchange flyover in Ha Nam province.
