Construction begins on the Hoa Binh – Moc Chau expressway project.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

Construction has commenced on the Hoa Binh – Moc Chau expressway project, specifically the section within Son La province.

Artistic performance to celebrate the groundbreaking ceremony.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh and leaders of central ministries, departments, and agencies attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were: Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh; leaders of central ministries, departments and agencies; and leaders of Hoa Binh and Dien Bien provinces.

Provincial leaders and former provincial leaders attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

The Sơn La Provincial delegation included: Mr. Hoàng Quốc Khánh, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Nguyễn Đình Việt, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; former provincial leaders from various periods; members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee; leaders of the Provincial People's Council, People's Committee, and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee; leaders of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; leaders of departments and agencies; leaders of Mộc Châu town and Vân Hồ district; and a large number of local people who came to witness the groundbreaking ceremony.

Delegates view the map showing the route of the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway.

Comrade Le Hong Minh, Vice Chairman of the Son La Provincial People's Committee, reported on the investment preparation and scale of the project.

The investment project for the construction of the Hoa Binh – Moc Chau expressway section within Son La province comprises three component projects: Compensation, support, resettlement, and land clearance in Van Ho district, with the Van Ho District People's Committee as the investor, covering a length of 31.25 km and a total investment of 456 billion VND; Compensation, support, resettlement, and land clearance in Moc Chau town, with the Moc Chau Town People's Committee as the investor, covering a length of 1.05 km and a total investment of 37 billion VND (adjusted to 63 billion VND); and the Investment and Construction Project of Transportation Works, with the Son La Provincial Project Management Board for Investment and Construction of Transportation Works as the investor, covering a length of 32.3 km and a total investment of 4,445 billion VND.

Perspective view of the highway.

The total length of the expressway is 32.3 km. The starting point is at Km 53+00 in Chiềng Yên commune, Vân Hồ district, Sơn La province, connecting with the Hòa Bình - Mộc Châu expressway project section within Hòa Bình province. The end point is at Km 85+262, intersecting with National Highway 43, in Vân Sơn ward, Mộc Châu town, Sơn La province. The project is scheduled for implementation from 2025 to 2028.

The Chairman of the People's Committee of Son La province delivered a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Comrade Nguyen Dinh Viet, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, emphasized: The Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway project is a strategic connecting route between the Northwest region and the Northern Delta and Hanoi, a vital transportation artery that shortens distances, reduces travel time, and opens up new development opportunities for Son La province and the Northwest region. In implementing the expressway project, Son La province has focused on directing the implementation of compensation, support, and resettlement work in Van Ho district and Moc Chau town, and handing over clean land to the construction contractor. Having selected the construction contractor, the project now has all the necessary contractors to commence and implement the project according to regulations...

The project symbolizes the strong aspirations of the people of Son La province in particular and the people of the Northwest region in general, marking an important milestone for a new phase of development, proactively integrating and developing socio-economic aspects, and eradicating poverty more quickly and sustainably.

A representative of the contractor speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony.

On behalf of the contractors, Mr. Do Xuan Binh, Chairman of the Board of Members of Tu Lap Construction Co., Ltd., pledged to make every effort to implement the project from the very beginning. He committed to ensuring absolute labor safety and environmental hygiene at the project site; guaranteeing the quality of the construction in terms of both technical and aesthetic aspects; and completing the contract package ahead of the schedule set by the investor.

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh delivered a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh commended Son La province, Hoa Binh province, and related units for their proactive and diligent work in investment preparation, land clearance, and completion of necessary procedures to ensure the project commenced on schedule. He emphasized that the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway project is a vivid testament to the Party and State's determination to invest in infrastructure, especially in disadvantaged areas like the Northwest.

The Deputy Prime Minister requested that central ministries and agencies regularly pay attention to guiding and directing the implementation of the project, promptly resolving difficulties and obstacles related to the legal framework, and quickly addressing work issues within their authority.

Delegates attending the groundbreaking ceremony.

For Son La province, the focus is on leading and directing the project implementation with the highest determination and decisive action to ensure the project is completed on time and ahead of schedule, while maintaining quality. Favorable conditions will be created for contractors to carry out the project; special attention will be paid to directing the effective implementation of land clearance; and social welfare and the lives of people in the project area will be prioritized.

For construction contractors and consulting firms, it is essential to demonstrate the highest level of responsibility, review and closely adhere to specific plans, methods, and solutions to ensure the quality and progress of the project on a weekly and monthly basis; fulfill contracts and commitments; and seriously implement measures to prevent corruption, waste, and negative practices during project implementation. Ensure quality, progress, technical and aesthetic standards, paying particular attention to labor safety, environmental protection, and creating a green, clean, and beautiful landscape during construction.

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed confidence that the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway construction project, specifically the section within Son La province, will be built and completed on schedule and with high quality, making a significant contribution to the comprehensive development of Son La province and neighboring provinces, creating a major impetus, promoting regional connectivity, and providing new impetus for the sustainable development of the Northwest region.

Comrade Hoang Quoc Khanh, Secretary of the Son La Provincial Party Committee, delivered a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony.

Responding to the directives of Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh, Mr. Hoang Quoc Khanh, Secretary of the Son La Provincial Party Committee, affirmed that the Party Committee, government, and people of all ethnic groups in Son La province will enhance their responsibility and create favorable conditions for contractors to carry out the construction. Son La province will continue to closely coordinate with central ministries and agencies and contractors to ensure the project is implemented on schedule, with quality, safety, efficiency, and environmental friendliness. High priority will be given to land clearance, creating the most favorable conditions for the investor and construction contractors to implement the project according to schedule. Security and social welfare will be ensured in the project area, while also organizing propaganda and mobilization efforts to ensure people understand, agree with, and actively participate in the project implementation process. The province will proactively review planning, attract investment, and prepare all necessary conditions to effectively utilize the development opportunities that the project brings. To realize the goal of developing our province in a green, rapid, and sustainable manner.

The Deputy Prime Minister and leaders of Son La province presented gifts to outstanding individuals in the implementation of the project.

The Deputy Prime Minister presented gifts to the construction units.

Acknowledging and commending the efforts of the Party committees, authorities, and especially the people in the propaganda and mobilization work for land clearance and accelerating the project's progress, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh and provincial leaders presented gifts to individuals with outstanding achievements in the project implementation in the communes of Van Ho district and Van Son ward, Moc Chau town; and presented gifts to the contractors implementing the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway construction project section within Son La province.

The delegates performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the project.

Immediately afterwards, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh, along with leaders of central ministries and agencies and provincial leaders, broke ground to commence the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway project, specifically the section located in Son La province.

Perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the project.

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