The VND 5.8 trillion (USD 220 million) Quang Tri Airport project, spanning Cua Viet and Gio Linh communes, is entering its final phase of construction.
The project requires the acquisition and clearance of 265 hectares of land across the two communes. On October 25, the final four affected households handed over their land to contractors.
Local authorities are continuing to help displaced residents settle into their new homes.
Construction is now more than 80 per cent complete, with the aircraft parking apron finished. Work is continuing on the runway, air traffic control tower and passenger terminal.
The airport is expected to be completed and begin operations in March 2027.
Progress has also been reported on the first phase of the coastal road connecting the East-West Economic Corridor, a 48-kilometre project costing more than VND 2.7 trillion.
Nearly 11.9 kilometres of the route pass through Vinh Hoang Commune, where authorities have worked with affected households to secure agreement on land handovers.
On October 21, Vinh Hoang became the first locality along the route to complete land clearance.
The commune is continuing to support affected residents with temporary accommodation and resettlement arrangements.
In Nam Cua Viet Commune, a separate 2.4-kilometre section of the coastal road passing through the Cua Tung and Cua Viet bridges requires the acquisition of more than 163,700 square metres of land across 157 plots, mainly in Tuong Van and Ha Tay villages.
By October 26, 16 of the 20 affected households and individuals in Tuong Van had received compensation and support payments. Compensation and resettlement plans had been approved for the remaining four.
In Ha Tay, five of the six households required to relocate had agreed to compensation arrangements and received payments to facilitate land handovers.
Provincial authorities are also tackling land clearance issues for other major projects, including coastal roads, the National Highway 15D upgrade and My Thuy seaport.
Local officials are prioritising dialogue with affected residents to address outstanding issues, accelerate construction and support economic and social development.
