Proposing Solutions to Tackle the Issues of Slow Progress and Lack of Materials for Mekong Delta Expressway Construction Projects in Period of 2021-2025

Abstract

Up to now, Vietnam has spent 12 years implementing the State’s policies on building an expressway system, and has initially achieved certain promising results. However, regarding projects which have been put into operation and projects which are in the preparation phase for implementation in the Mekong Delta, there have been many major shortcomings in materials, design, traffic safety, and the environment, etc. Therefore, timely adjustments and improvements are needed to avoid unfortunate consequences and losses both in the immediate and long term. The article used the method of synthesizing research and analysis to evaluate the current status of expressway construction projects in the recent period, mainly on Mekong Delta Expressway projects, and offered 4 solutions based on a practical basis to make prompt adjustments for sustainable development of the Mekong Delta including 1) solution 1; 2) solution 2; 3) solution 3; 4) solution 4.