The Government of Vietnam has proposed a new expressway project costing around USD3.17 billion, intended to link the country’s southwestern provinces with Cambodia. The Ha Tien–Rach Gia–Bac Lieu Expressway will stretch over 175 km, starting from the Ha Tien International Border Gate and connecting to National Highway 1 in Bac Lieu City. The project includes four lanes, emergency lanes, and a design speed of 100 kmph, enhancing regional connectivity and supporting socio-economic development.
The Ministry of Transport aims to improve the expressway network in the Mekong Delta, targeting 600 km of completed expressways by 2025 and a total of 1,200 km by 2030. So far, over 120 km have been operational, with additional stretches under construction. The new expressway is part of a broader strategy to enhance infrastructure and economic growth in the region.