Vientiane authorities are racing to complete the Setthathirath Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) road in time for Lao New Year celebrations. The project, part of the Vientiane Sustainable Urban Transport Project (VSUTP), includes widened lanes for dedicated bus services, drainage upgrades, and pedestrian improvements.
Engineer Kiettiphan Senamadmountee confirmed round-the-clock efforts to meet the deadline, noting the road’s importance to the Nang Sangkhan parade route. The BRT system, expected to launch fully by late 2025 following a three-month free trial, will deliver sustainable and eco-friendly transport for residents. Supported by international funding, the project marks a major upgrade in the city’s infrastructure and a step forward in modernizing urban mobility in the Lao capital.