Lang Son - Thai Nguyen Expressway: A catalyst for regional connectivity and border gate economic growth
LANG SON – THAI NGUYEN EXPRESSWAY: A CATALYST FOR REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY AND BORDER GATE ECONOMY
Lang Son – Thai Nguyen Expressway project not only shortens geographical distances but also unlocks opportunities for regional economic development, enhancing trade with China and the Northern Midlands and Mountainous provinces. Early implementation will serve as a strong growth driver, propelling the area to become a key national logistics and industrial hub.
CONTEXT AND NECESSITY
THE NORTHERN MIDLANDS AND MOUNTAINOUS REGION
Covering nearly 30% of total national land area
Resource-rich
Lack of breakthrough growth due to insufficient transportation infrastructure
Current Status: Fragmented terrain, underdeveloped transportation networks and high logistics costs.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
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Connect key expressway routes, establishing an East-West trade corridor with China and Laos. |
Develop a border-gate economic corridor to boost industry, logistics and agricultural trade. |
Reduce travel distance from Thai Nguyen to China to 110 km (~1.5 hours of travel time). |
SCOPE AND ROUTE ALIGNMENT
80 km Total Length
Starting Point: Khe Pass (adjacent to Tuyen Quang)
Terminal Point: Phuong Giao (adjacent to Lang Son)
Route through districts: Dai Tu, Phu Luong, Dong Hy, Vo Nhai (Thai Nguyen Province)
CONNECTIVITY NETWORK
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5 Major Expressways Hoa Binh - Son La Hanoi - Lao Cai Tuyen Quang - Ha Giang Thai Nguyen - Bac Kan Lang Son - Dong Dang |
Hanoi - Lao Cai - Hai Phong railway connection Integrated with 7 Northern Midlands and Mountainous Provinces |
TECHNICAL DESIGN
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24.75M Cross-Section: (4 lanes + emergency lane) |
Key infrastructure along route 7.2 KM Total length of the overpass
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850M Nhau Pass Tunnel: (Twin-tube modern tunnel system) |
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17 – 25M Road corridor (each side) |
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Major Interchanges: National Highway 37 (Yen Lang) National Highway 3 (Phan Me) Expressway CT.07 (Vo Tranh) … |
TOTAL INVESTMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
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VND 21,515 billion Total Investment |
VND 17,920 billion Phase 1 (constructed to Grade II Road standards) |
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Branched into 2 Sections |
Section 1 (34 km) Khe Pass - Expressway CT.07 (VND 5,383 - VND 8,978 billion)
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Segment 2 (46 km) CT.07 - Lang Son Border (VND 12,537 billion) |
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS
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Accelerate industrial development, logistics networks and import-export activities. |
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Reduce transportation costs and create breakthroughs in border trade. |
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Generate thousands of jobs and expands urban development space. |
04 Enhances transport links, attract investment and boost tourism development. |
Expressway Paves the Way - Economy Takes Flight!
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