Hai Phong's biggest transport project begins
(VOV) - A transport development project- the largest of its kind in the northern port city of Hai Phong was launched on December 20.
The US$276.6 million World Bank-funded project includes three sections covering the construction of a main road for the city’s East-West transport corridor that connects Bac Son commune in An Duong district and An Hai district.
Linking Hai Phong port and National Highway 10, the 50.5 metre wide road includes the construction of two bridges, Dong Khe and Niem 2.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Dan Duc Hiep said the project is designed to facilitate the inner-city transportation system and commodity transport between Hai Phong and neighbouring localities.
Once completed, Hai Phong city will operate high-quality buses to improve the local public transport service.