Ha Tinh provincial government requested investors of National Highway 8A to quickly repair aging sections on the highway which is considered by many the most beautiful road in Vietnam.
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The highway is under the care of the Ministry of Transport's Project Management Unit 4 in Vinh City, Nghe An Province. The first phase of the repair project is estimated to cost VND1.2 trillion (USD58 million), and is scheduled to be finished by the end of this year. Because of a shortage of capital, however, the contractors have ceased construction.
The construction site poses a danger to vehicles that use this section of road. In order to avoid accidents, traffic jams and an unsightly landscape, Ha Tinh authorities requested that the road be finished as quickly as possible.
Sections from km0 to km2.6 were ordered to be finished first because they already have a foundation and drainage system.
The section from Nghieng Bridge to the headquarters of Trung Le Commune People's Committee and section from km24 to km29 will be repaired next. These two sections have been severely damaged, so that they need not only surface repairs, but also additional warning signs, barriers, traffic lights and guards.
The provincial government of Ha Tinh also asked local authorities in Hong Linh Commune, Duc Tho and Huong Son Districts to review the site clearance work and send their reports back by June 10. Compensation rates for the affected households will be proposed, and they will receive the money once the funds have been approved.
