With a total length of nearly 140 km and a total investment of over 36,000 billion VND, the Tan Phu – Bao Loc and Bao Loc – Lien Khuong expressway projects are identified as strategic connecting axes, opening up new development opportunities for Lam Dong province in particular and the Central Highlands region in general.

By the end of April 2026, 14 construction teams will simultaneously begin work along the entire route. This is not just a milestone in progress; it also marks the moment when expectations are transformed into action, from determination on paper to reality on the ground.

14 construction teams simultaneously launched their operations.

The Bao Loc – Lien Khuong expressway project is approximately 73 km long with a total investment of about 18,000 billion VND; meanwhile, the Tan Phu – Bao Loc route is nearly 65.9 km long with a total investment of over 18,002 billion VND. Both projects have completed important foundational steps such as investment policy approval, investor selection, and master plan development.

In late April, the atmosphere along the two highways had changed noticeably. Areas once covered with coffee plants and crops were being cleared. The land was initially leveled, creating large open spaces. On this ground, centerline markers were planted in straight lines, extending along each section, serving as concrete indicators of a modern transportation route gradually taking shape.

While previously the entire project was primarily represented through technical drawings, meetings, plans, and documents, now the construction site has truly "awakened." This movement is not only evident in the machinery and manpower, but also in the fast-paced, urgent rhythm of the entire operating system.

Comrade Nguyen Hong Hai, Member of the Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, stated that the simultaneous deployment of 14 construction teams on both projects by the end of April 2026 is the result of meticulous preparation, balancing practical conditions with progress requirements. Organizing multiple parallel construction teams aims to maximize time, provide flexibility according to the handover schedule, and minimize delays between stages.

According to Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Hong Hai, given that the land is being handed over in sections, waiting for the entire route to be completed before implementation would significantly delay the progress. Therefore, the chosen approach of "construction wherever land is available" is not only a temporary solution but also a proactive approach, creating continuous progress for the entire project.

According to our reporters, a productive atmosphere had been established at each construction site since very early on. Machinery was assembled, personnel were deployed, and basic technical conditions were prepared. Hundreds of engineers, workers, and technical staff were present on the construction site, carrying not only their professional duties but also their responsibility to a project of special significance for the development of the locality.

Machinery and personnel are in a state of highest readiness.

Trên tuyến cao tốc Bảo Lộc – Liên Khương, các đơn vị thi công chủ lực đã nhanh chóng triển khai công việc tại các vị trí ưu tiên. 2 đơn vị chính là Công ty Phương Thành và Tổng Công ty Xây dựng Số 1 – CTCP (CC1) đã tập trung nguồn lực cho 11 đoạn tuyến và các hạng mục quan trọng.

In areas such as Km 162 and Km 166, site clearing work has been underway since early on. Undergrowth has been cleared, and initial earth and rocks have been leveled, creating conditions for heavy machinery to access the area.

Beyond simply preparing the surface, in areas with complex terrain, the construction unit proactively opened access roads, creating pathways for machinery.

Sections such as Km 166+400 to Km 167+700 or Km 162+000 to Km 162+500 require addressing numerous technical factors, from steep terrain to soil conditions.

Mr. Nguyen Quy Hoang added: "In areas where conditions permit, we will accelerate to make up for the previous delays. The goal is to complete the project on schedule."

Meanwhile, at other key locations such as the Phu Hoi intersection area (Km 186+819) and sections in Bao Lam 2 commune, CC1 Company has completed the equipment mobilization. From excavators and bulldozers to material transport vehicles, everything is ready for operation.

Notably, in package XL03 – which includes two large bridges on the main route – the workload is enormous, especially in sections with high volumes of excavation and embankment coordination. This requires not only construction capacity but also thorough preparation of organizational plans, particularly the arrangement of waste disposal sites.

The units proactively developed plans early on to ensure that when construction began, there would be no organizational "bottlenecks," which is one of the common causes of delays in progress.

On the Tan Phu – Bao Loc expressway, Son Hai Group is also accelerating preparations. At locations such as Km 74+300, temporary shelters, mixing plants, and material crushing areas are being constructed urgently. At the Ly Thai To intersection, a large-scale temporary shelter area has been established, serving 150-200 staff and workers.

Simultaneously, the locations for the operational offices, material quarries, waste disposal sites, and precast component yards were surveyed and arranged appropriately. The on-site operational office is located in Da Huoai commune, enabling close monitoring of the situation and shortening the time required to handle unforeseen circumstances.

According to the plan, three key construction areas will be implemented: the section from Km 73 to Km 76, the section from Km 108+800 to Km 114+300, and the Ly Thai To intersection area. All are in the highest state of readiness, prepared to enter the actual construction phase.

As the project gradually takes shape, confidence grows even stronger.

The activity at the construction site is not only reflected in the machinery or the progress, but also clearly in the mindset of the people.

Ms. Tran Thi Thu, from Phu Hiep village, Gia Hiep commune, shared: “My family owns land that is subject to expropriation, and we were worried at first. When we saw the project actually being implemented, we were very happy. We only hope that the units will work quickly and well so that we can have a new road soon.”

These simple expressions reflect a significant shift: from a mindset of waiting and uncertainty to a concrete belief now that the project is visible before our eyes.

During his on-site inspections of the land clearance work for the Tan Phu – Bao Loc and Bao Loc – Lien Khuong expressway projects, Comrade Ho Van Muoi, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, emphasized that the expressway projects are now completely "smooth sailing," with fewer difficulties than in the initial stages.

The current priority is to ensure that land clearance is carried out according to the planned schedule and timeline. Therefore, localities need to demonstrate the highest level of determination in this work and translate that determination into concrete results. During the implementation of land clearance, if any difficulties or obstacles arise, they must be promptly reported to the relevant authorities for resolution.

In addition, Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee Ho Van Muoi highly appreciated the smooth and effective coordination of functional units in the land clearance work for the expressway project; he shared his understanding of the difficulties the units are facing, especially those related to weather. The Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee requested that the units strengthen training and encourage a sense of responsibility in each individual performing their assigned tasks.

“Lam Dong will continue to support and promptly resolve any difficulties that arise with investors, ensuring that the overall progress of the projects is not affected. Through this, we are determined to bring the projects to completion on schedule by the end of 2027, and begin operation and toll collection from 2028.”

Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, Ho Van Muoi, emphasized

Amidst the vast plateau landscape, layers of earth are being excavated and filled, service roads are being opened, and boundary markers are being erected... all contributing to the creation of a project of new magnitude.

With the first construction phases officially underway, it can be confirmed that the Tan Phu – Bao Loc and Bao Loc – Lien Khuong expressway projects have entered the construction phase – a phase of action, acceleration, and the realization of commitments day by day.

According to Lam Dong Newspaper