At the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh expressway expansion project, the working group conducted on-site inspections, encouraged the construction forces, and requested that the progress of this important connecting project be accelerated.
According to the investor, the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh expressway is being expanded from 4 lanes to 8-10 lanes. The project is nearly 22km long, starting at Km 4+000, the Ring Road 2 interchange in Long Truong ward, Ho Chi Minh City; and ending at Km 25+920, the interchange with the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway in Long Thanh ward, Dong Nai City.
Construction began in August 2025 with a total investment of VND 16,300 billion, and the project plays a crucial role in connecting the center of Ho Chi Minh City with Long Thanh Airport. To date, over 72% of the work has been completed, with many sections already paved. The elevated bridge and road sections are expected to be largely completed by the end of 2026. As for the Long Thanh Bridge itself, the bridge piers are currently being constructed in the middle of the river and are expected to be completed in February 2027.
Leaving the expressway, the working group inspected the progress of Road 25C. This nearly 2km long road connects to Road T1 to access Gate 1 of Long Thanh Airport. To date, the project is approximately 80% complete and is expected to be operational from October 31st.
Here, local leaders reported on the simultaneous implementation of various connectivity projects. Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc requested that the relevant units focus on accelerating the construction progress of the roads connecting to Long Thanh Airport.
Adjacent to it is the T1 road, part of the Long Thanh airport project. This road directly connects to Gate 1 of the airport and also links to the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway, National Highway 51, and Road 25C. Currently, the T1 road has been put into operation, serving the transportation of goods and equipment during the construction of Long Thanh airport.
Video : Overview of the government delegation's inspection of the highway and airport in Dong Nai.
Next, the delegation inspected package 5.10 - the passenger terminal at Long Thanh Airport. At the construction site, contractors are focusing on completing the central area and the west wing, installing check-in counters, creating landscaping, and finalizing items to support operations.
The delegation encouraged the construction team and urged them to speed up the implementation of the project. Gifts were also given to the construction workforce to boost their morale.
The Deputy Prime Minister requested that contractors strengthen coordination during construction, especially in interconnected items, to ensure that progress is implemented synchronously and that the work of one unit does not affect that of another.
According to the Deputy Prime Minister, ACV's coordinating role is particularly important. ACV needs to proactively organize and coordinate contractors, clearly defining the work, sequence, and timing of implementation so that the components can be connected synchronously. In particular, construction work must be carried out scientifically and rigorously, adhering closely to the schedule, ensuring that all components are completed synchronously and seamlessly connected.
Currently, the escalators, baggage handling systems, X-ray machines, and jet bridges at the passenger terminal are undergoing trial runs and operational testing. Many other items have been completed, gradually creating a modern and spacious appearance for the terminal area.
According to ACV, component project 3 of Long Thanh Airport, which includes essential aviation facilities, comprises 16 main construction packages. Of these, 4 packages have been completed, and the remaining packages are underway. To date, the cumulative value of work completed on the 16 packages under component project 3 has reached over 85% of the contract value.
According to the plan, Long Thanh Airport will conduct trial operations from October to November 2026, before expected commercial operation in December 2026. Alongside the completion of infrastructure, recruitment of personnel to serve the airport is also underway, meeting the requirements for the trial operation and commercial operation phases.
Long Thanh Airport is being developed on an area of approximately 5,000 hectares in Long Thanh Ward, Dong Nai City. To date, many components of the airport have been completed, while others are still under construction.
The airport is expected to begin operations in December 2026.
Long Thanh Airport accelerates recruitment for the operational phase.Source: https://baoxaydung.vn/pho-thu-tuong-thuong-truc-pham-gia-tuc-kiem-tra-loat-duong-ket-noi-va-san-bay-long-thanh-19226100321074145.htm
