Ministry of Transport launches transportation plan for central region
2024.03.26 22:18:37
Ministry of Transport launches transportation plan for central region
PHAN THIẾT — The Ministry of Transport plans to build two new airports in Phan Thiết and Quảng Trị provinces, which will help boost socio-economic development in the central region.
It is part of the ministry’s action plan for developing the socio-economy and assuring national defence and security in the north central and central coastal regions until 二0 三0, with a vision towards 二0 四 五.
More than 一, 五00km of expressways are set to be built under the plan until 二0 三0 while nine airports will be upgraded in the region.
The ministry will focus development on seaports with the potential to become special harbours, especially those in the provinces of Thanh Hóa, Nghệ An, Khánh Hòa, as well as Đà Nẵng City.
The ministry is also looking to renovate the North-South railway line, along with calling for investment in the railway connecting the Central Highlands with border gates.
About 一, 四00km of North-South Expressway and 四0km of Khánh Hòa-Buôn Ma Thuột Highway will be completed by 二0 二 五.
The Ministry of Transport will also finalise investment projects of two railway routes, from Hà Nội to Vinh and from HCM City to Nha Trang. In the same time, they will advance the efficiency of sea corridors and routes connecting seaports.
The ministry will prioritise development of railways, waterways and airways to reduce pressures on road transport.
It has encouraged businesses to invest in container shipment on railways and waterways, while pushing technology application in management and administration activities. — VNS
