The Government of Vietnam plans to invest approximately USD123 billion to expand its national expressway network to 8,920 km by 2050, under the road infrastructure plan for 2021–2030 with a vision to 2050 approved by the Ministry of Construction.
The plan identifies 43 expressway routes nationwide, anchored by two major north–south corridors: the eastern North–South Expressway (about 2,065 km) and the western North–South Expressway (around 1,205 km). These corridors are intended to form the backbone of Vietnam’s long-distance transport and logistics system, strengthening inter-regional connectivity.
Urban expressway development is also a key focus. By 2050, Hanoi is planned to have three ring roads totaling about 417 km, while Ho Chi Minh City will have two ring roads spanning roughly 299 km, aimed at easing congestion and supporting long-term urban expansion. Regionally, northern Vietnam will account for about 2,242 km of expressways, central and Central Highlands regions 1,353 km, and southern Vietnam approximately 1,342 km.
Beyond expressways, the plan targets a national highway network of 172 routes with a total length of around 28,614 km by 2050, including key north–south arteries such as National Highway 1 and the Ho Chi Minh Road. Implementation is expected to require more than 200,000 hectares of land, with funding sourced from the state budget, government bonds, official development assistance (ODA), non-state capital, and other financing mechanisms.
Vietnam’s expressway buildout has accelerated sharply in recent years. By the end of 2025, the country had completed 3,803 km of expressways, surpassing the earlier 3,000 km target ahead of schedule. The government now aims to add another 2,000 km by 2030, bringing the total network to around 5,000 km within the next five years.