" exchanging a new shirt" for the arterial route
According to the reporter's records, on 30/4 Street - one of the main roads of Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City - many vehicles and machines were gathered, workers were busy carrying out each item. Damaged and degraded locations are being renovated and upgraded quickly.
With a high density of vehicles, ensuring traffic safety is a top priority. The construction unit has deployed warning people at both ends of the road, installed hard barriers along the construction area and arranged warning lights at night.
Speaking with Lao Dong, Mr. Tran Ngoc Thai - Deputy Director of the Project Management and Land Fund Development Board of Ninh Kieu District - said that the project to Upgrade and Renovate 30/4 Street (from Mau Than Street to Tran Van Hoai Street) with a total investment of more than 10.9 billion VND; started on February 12, 2025 and is expected to be completed within 150 days.
According to the design, the road will be upgraded and renovated with a total length of about 450m, a roadway width of 26m (according to the current status), and a road surface of hot asphalt concrete. Other auxiliary items and technical infrastructure are also invested synchronously, including: renovation of median strips, surface drainage systems, paving sidewalks and other upgrades and renovations.
Recently, the April 30 route has been damaged, the road surface is peeling, posing a potential risk of accidents for people and vehicles participating in traffic. Many people also expect the project to be completed on schedule, ensuring quality, contributing to creating a civilized and modern urban appearance.
"Eliminate" flooded spots
The leader of the Ninh Kieu District Project Management and Land Fund Development Board added that along with 30/4 Street, the district is also implementing the upgrading and expansion of Tran Van Hoai Street - a road that was once considered the "flooded center" of the city center.
With a total investment of more than 49.4 billion VND, the project to upgrade and renovate Tran Van Hoai Street is 525m long and has a road width of 40m. The construction items include upgrading road surfaces, sidewalks, drainage systems, relocating and taking advantage of lighting systems, renovating median strips, installing road signaling systems, technical cages and planting more trees.
Mr. Nguyen Hoang Giang - Director of Tri Viet Construction Investment Joint Stock Company (contractor) - said that before the Lunar New Year 2025, the unit had completed the first upgrading of the road surface and asphalt and temporarily opened Tran Van Hoai Street to traffic. After Tet, the unit will continue to implement the remaining items of the project.
It is expected that the project to upgrade and expand Tran Van Hoai Street will be completed in July 2025, contributing to solving the problem of flooding, improving traffic and improving the quality of life for people.
Ninh Kieu District is also upgrading Nguyen Trai Street, Phan Dang Luu Street and some roads in Cai Khe Commercial Center, with a total investment of more than 20.9 billion VND. It is expected that this March, the district will start upgrading and expanding Noi Street from Lo Mo Street to Tran Nam Phu Street, with a total investment of more than 48.5 billion VND.
The simultaneous implementation of projects to upgrade and renovate traffic routes not only contributes to improving traffic conditions and reducing congestion, but also brings a new, spacious and modern look to the city center, contributing to improving the quality of life of people and promoting local socio-economic development.
