Noi Bai-Lao Cai highway just about to open

The highway is expected to help shorten travel time from Ha Noi to Lao Cai from the current 7 hours to only 3.5 hours and boost tourism and socio-economic development in the northern midlands and the north-western region.

It also reduce travel time between Ha Noi and the Sa Pa resort town and the Lao Cai International Border Gate.

Viet Nam Expressway Corporation (VEC) Vice Director General Nguyen Van Nhi said his corporation is urging contractors to finish their final punch lists and supporting work on the roadside.

The highway have hundreds of tunnels and crossroads.

                                                                                                                                                    By Vien Nhu