A $1.1 bln road that links Nam Dinh and Ninh Binh proposed

The northern province of Nam Dinh has proposed an investment policy for the landscape axis road project, which will connect its Nam Dinh city to Hoa Lu city in the neighboring province of Ninh Binh, with a total investment capital estimated at approximately VND 29 trillion (over $1.1 billion).

According to the proposal, the route will span 43.8 km, including a main line of 20.7 km from Ring Road 2 in Nam Dinh city to Dinh Tien Hoang Street in Hoa Lu city, designed for a speed of 120 km/h. The main line will have a cross-section of 130.5 meters, featuring six high-speed lanes and eight parallel lanes.

Additionally, the project includes connection routes totaling 23.1 km, comprising an 18 km expansion of Ring Road 2 in Nam Dinh city and the construction of 5.1 km of branch roads. These sections will be developed according to urban road standards, with eight lanes, a 71-meter cross-section, 10-meter-wide sidewalks on both sides, and a 100-meter land clearance width.

The investment for the project will come from the Nam Dinh provincial budget, revenue from land use rights auctions along the route, and other legal capital sources. The implementation period is scheduled for 2025-2030.

Beyond completing the inter-regional transportation network, the project is expected to unlock socio-economic development opportunities for both Nam Dinh and Ninh Binh provinces. The new route will also connect key industrial zones and tourist areas, forming an inter-regional development axis, advancing sustainable development goals, and improving residents' livelihoods.