It is not only a rush of labor, but also the silent sacrifice of those who accept being away from home to keep progress for a key infrastructure project.
According to the Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Construction Investment Project Management Board, Ring Road 3, more than 76 km long, has reached more than 70% of its volume and is expected to open to traffic on June 30, 2026.
When completed, the project will create a strategic connecting axis, interlinking industrial parks, seaports and especially connecting with Long Thanh airport, contributing to expanding the development space of the Southern key economic region.
To achieve those progress figures, behind are the sweat and homesickness of thousands of workers. For them, deciding to stay at the construction site during Tet is not easy at all.
Tet is inherently a sacred moment of reunion. But for the common goal, for responsibility to the project, they encourage each other to continue to stick to it.
Therefore, that sacrifice must be recognized by specific and practical policies.
Labor law has clearly stipulated overtime wages, working on holidays and Tet; on ensuring safety and occupational hygiene conditions. Enterprises and contractors need to fully and seriously implement, not only stopping at the level of "in accordance with regulations" but also being worthy of their efforts.
Working throughout Tet in high-intensity conditions requires comprehensive care, nutritious meals, warm and clean accommodation, and timely rewards and encouragement.
In addition, it is necessary to organize cultural and spiritual activities so that workers can feel the spring atmosphere even when far from home.
The most important requirement is safety. Constructing continuously in 3 shifts, 4 crews in urgent conditions easily leads to the risk of labor unsafety if neglected.
Workplace accidents in the first days of the year not only cause losses to workers' families, but also leave consequences for society.
Therefore, strictly controlling technical procedures, fully equipped with protective equipment, and closely monitoring the scene are things that cannot be taken lightly.
A large project is not only measured by the number of kilometers of completed roads, but also by the way society treats workers.
Tet may be without family hugs, but it is indispensable to have care and sharing from investors, contractors and authorities.
The project is completed on schedule, but more importantly, those who make up that project must be cared for, protected and respected.
