The Le Ninh road upgrade and expansion project still has over 700 meters left unfinished?
Vinh Hoang•December 10, 2025 20:52
Initiated in 2006, the project to upgrade and expand Le Ninh Street in Vinh City (formerly Vinh Hung Ward) remains unfinished. The final 700 meters have yet to be cleared, turning this important road into a traffic bottleneck, causing it to deteriorate, look unsightly, and create frustration for residents.
The road project was approved in 2002 and construction began in 2006, but only about 2.2 out of 2,957 km have been completed to date. The remaining more than 700 meters have not been started due to land clearance issues and funding problems. The project had an initial investment of 23.5 billion VND, starting at the Vinh Railway Station gate and ending at the intersection of Dang Thai Mai Street and National Highway 1A. After years of stagnation, the completed sections are beginning to deteriorate, with the road surface peeling and water accumulating during rainy weather. Photo: Vinh HoangMs. Nguyen Thi Nhung (whose family lives on Le Ninh Street, Vinh Hung Ward) shared: "The land that was cleared has been left abandoned for a long time, overgrown with weeds, and littered with garbage, looking very unsightly. Water accumulates when it rains, and dust fills the air when it's sunny. We hope the project will be restarted soon." Photo: Vinh HoangOn-site observations reveal that the cleared areas are abandoned, overgrown with weeds, and littered with illegally dumped household waste and construction debris, creating pollution hotspots right in the middle of residential areas. Photo: Vinh Hoang.Mr. Nguyen Hoang Giang, a frequent commuter on this route, expressed his frustration: "During rush hour, the flow of vehicles from industrial zones into the city center makes this already narrow road even more congested. National Highway 1A and Nguyen Truong To Street are constantly overloaded, forcing many people to choose Le Ninh Street to avoid the traffic jam. But because it's not yet completed, they have to squeeze through small alleys, which is both time-consuming and dangerous." (Photo: Vinh Hoang)The final section of the road intersecting with National Highway 1A is still facing difficulties in land clearance. Photo: Vinh HoangAccording to Mr. Nguyen Van Ngoc, Vice Chairman of the Vinh Hung Ward People's Committee, some households adjacent to National Highway 1A and the old residential area have yet to be relocated due to policy issues, compensation plans, and resettlement locations. The ward is coordinating with the Provincial Land Fund Development Center to resolve these issues completely and expedite the implementation of the remaining section of the project. Photo: Vinh HoangLe Ninh Street is a crucial transportation artery connecting to the center of the former Vinh City. Funding issues, policy changes over several phases, and design adjustments have delayed the project beyond expectations. The People's Committee of Nghe An Province has approved adjustments to the capital structure, finalized accounts for completed items, and requested the acceleration of the remaining sections. In January 2025, the Vinh City (former) Investment and Construction Project Management Board selected a contractor to construct the remaining section with a new total investment of over 136 billion VND. Photo: Vinh HoangLe Ninh Street is not only a connecting route between residential areas and the centers of the wards, but also a crucial artery leading to the Vinh City General Hospital, Branch 2. The prolonged delay directly impacts traffic, the environment, and the urban landscape. Residents in the area hope that after land clearance is resolved, the project will be implemented comprehensively, restoring a smooth, safe road befitting its position in the urban transportation system. Photo: Vinh Hoang
