Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Expressway approved HCMC to Dong Nai

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Expressway approved HCMC to Dong Nai

Nhan Dan Online - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) yesterday announced its approval of a US$410.2 million loan for construction of a 51-kilometer, four-lane expressway linking Ho Chi Minh City to Dong Nai province.
The expressway, which will be tolled, will start from the center of Ho Chi Minh City (the junction of the Second Ring Road in District 9) and end at the junction with National Highway 1 at Dau Giay in Dong Nai Province.
This major project includes the construction of a 1,700-meter bridge over the Dong Nai River at Long Thanh.
The new expressway, scheduled to be completed in 2014, will contribute to a more streamlined traffic flow, which will have a significant impact on economic activities in Ho Chi Minh City, the surrounding provinces, and the Greater Mekong Subregion
Better roads will help reduce transport costs, transportation time as well as pollution caused by traffic congestion and traffic accidents, said John Cooney, Director, Infrastructure Division of ADB’s Southeast Asia Department.
The entire expressway project will cost US$932 million, with other funding coming from the Japan Bank for International Co-operation and the Vietnam Expressway Corporation.

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Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.