Traffic speed adjustment on Vinh - Cua Lo Boulevard expected in November 2024

Vinh - Cua Lo Boulevard is the largest and most modern road in Nghe An province, officially opened to traffic at the end of August 2024. After 2 months of use, many people commented that the maximum allowed speed of 50km/h is quite low for such a large road, traffic jams still occur on weekends.

Nghe An Department of Transport said that although traffic has been allowed, this is a temporary operation phase so the speed of vehicles will be limited to ensure safety.

According to the original plan, by October 31, the construction unit will complete the items to adjust the speed more appropriately. However, according to the reporter's records, in early November 2024, the 50km/h limit signs are still in place.

Discussing this issue, a representative of the Project Management Board, Department of Transport said: According to the original plan, the items on Vinh - Cua Lo Boulevard route would be completed by October 31, however, in fact, in October 2024, the weather was unfavorable, with heavy rain, affecting the construction progress, so some remaining safety items on the route such as installing signs, markers, road painting, completing the level crossing connecting people's lives... were delayed.

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Currently, the Department of Transport is directing the concentration of vehicles and human resources to complete the items. Strive to complete the project in November 2024, from which the speed on the route can be adjusted accordingly according to regulations. In the immediate future, vehicles will still travel at a maximum speed of 50 km/h until further notice.

Representative of Project Management Board, Department of Transport

It is known that the Vinh - Cua Lo Road Project (phase 2) has a total length of 10.8 km, passing through Vinh city 3.4 km, Nghi Loc district 4.8 km and Cua Lo town 2.63 km. The starting point of the project is at Km0 intersection with Truong Van Linh street, Vinh city and the end point is at Km10+800 intersection with Binh Minh street, Cua Lo town, the total investment of phase 2 is 1,415 billion VND.

The operation of the Vinh - Cua Lo Road Project (Phase 2) is of great significance in forming an architectural space axis, expanding urban planning, completing the traffic network, creating a basis for attracting construction investment, promoting socio-economic development of the whole region; contributing significantly to the implementation and completion of the Project to develop Vinh city, Nghe An province into an economic and cultural center of the North Central region.

As a major boulevard, there are many intersections as well as signs and traffic lights, therefore, traffic participants need to pay attention to observe, monitor and strictly comply with all instructions, directions and regulations of the authorities, and the maximum permitted speed to ensure safe traffic and avoid traffic congestion on the route.