Can Tho - Ca Mau Expressway, the journey from muddy to the finish line

    Tạ Quang |

    Can Tho - Ca Mau Expressway is a key project connecting the North - South Expressway axis with the southernmost tip of the country, starting on January 1, 2023 and technically opening to traffic on December 19, 2025.

    Ngay 1.1.2023, cao toc Can Tho – Ca Mau chinh thuc khoi cong. Cong trinh duoc ky vong se giai quyet “nut that” giao thong mien Tay, mo ra truc dong luc phat trien moi cho Dong bang song Cuu Long.
    On January 1, 2023, the Can Tho - Ca Mau expressway officially started construction. The project is expected to solve the " bottleneck" of transportation in the West, opening a new development driving axis for the Mekong Delta.
    Cong tac giai phong mat bang trai dai qua nhieu tinh, thanh lien quan truc tiep den doi song cua hang nghin ho dan. Viec di doi nha cua, cong trinh ha tang va chuyen doi sinh ke la thach thuc lon.
    Site clearance work spans through many provinces and cities directly related to the lives of thousands of households. Relocating houses, infrastructure works and converting livelihoods is a big challenge.
    Cao toc di qua khu vuc nen dat yeu, nhieu song rach, khien viec thi cong nen duong gap kho khan. Trong qua trinh trien khai, du an doi mat voi tinh trang thieu hut nghiem trong nguon cat dap nen, gay ap luc tien do.
    The expressway passes through areas with weak soil and many rivers and canals, making it difficult to construct the roadbed. During the implementation process, the project faced a serious shortage of sand for embankment, causing pressure on progress.
    Truoc nhung vuong mac phat sinh, Chinh phu va Thu tuong Chinh phu lien tuc chi dao, truc tiep kiem tra hien truong va yeu cau thao go kip thoi. Nhieu co che, giai phap dac thu duoc xem xet nham bao dam tien do, trong do tap trung vao nguon vat lieu, nhan luc va cong nghe thi cong hien dai.
    Faced with arising problems, the Government and the Prime Minister continuously directed, directly inspected the scene and requested timely resolution. Many specific mechanisms and solutions are being considered to ensure progress, focusing on materials, human resources and modern construction technology. (Photo taken on December 7, 2024)
    Cac nha thau khong ngung doi moi bien phap thi cong, trien khai nhieu mui thi cong dong loat, tang cuong thiet bi hien dai va bo sung nhan luc kip thoi. Cac giai phap ky thuat duoc dieu chinh linh hoat, phu hop voi dieu kien tung doan tuyen, vua dam bao tien do vua bao dam chat luong va an toan.
    Contractors are constantly innovating construction methods, deploying many construction teams simultaneously, increasing modern equipment and adding human resources in a timely manner. Technical solutions are flexibly adjusted, suitable to the conditions of each section, ensuring both progress and quality and safety.
    Tren cong truong, hang nghin ky su, cong nhan lam viec lien tuc theo che do “3 ca, 4 kip”, bam tuyen ngay dem. Nhung ngay le, Tet, cong truong van sang den, may moc khong ngung van hanh.
    At the construction site, thousands of engineers and workers work continuously under the "3 shifts, 4 teams", working day and night. On holidays and Tet, the construction site still has lights, and machinery is constantly operating.
    Cuoi nam 2024, dau nam 2025, du an buoc vao giai doan nuoc rut. Nhieu vi tri bat dau duoc tham nhua.
    At the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, the project will enter the final stage. Many locations have begun to be paved with asphalt.
    Toc do thi cong duoc day len cao nhat, cac hang muc hoan thien, an toan giao thong, he thong thoat nuoc, lan can, bien bao duoc trien khai dong bo.
    The construction speed is pushed to the highest level, the items are completed, traffic safety, drainage systems, railings, and signs are deployed synchronously.
    Sau thoi gian dai doi mat voi kho khan, nhung doan tuyen dau tien dan lo dien. Nen duong duoc gia co, cau cong lan luot hoan thanh, mat duong tham nhua tung buoc hoan thien.
    After a long time of facing difficulties, the first sections of the route are gradually emerging. The roadbed is reinforced, the bridge and culvert are completed one by one, the asphalt road surface is gradually being paved (photo taken at the IC2 intersection).
    Su thay doi ro ret tren cong truong mang lai niem vui va tu hao cho cong nhan, ky su va nguoi dan dia phuong, the hien ro no luc chung dua du an ve dich.
    The clear change at the construction site brings joy and pride to workers, engineers and local people, clearly demonstrating the joint efforts to bring the project to the finish line.
    Ngay 19.12.2025, cao toc Can Tho – Ca Mau chinh thuc thong xe ky thuat tuyen chinh, danh dau dau moc lich su sau gan 3 nam no luc khong ngung nghi. Cong trinh khong chi la tuyen duong, ma con la dong luc phat trien moi, nang cao kha nang ket noi vung, thuc day luu thong hang hoa, du lich va thu hut dau tu, minh chung cho tinh than dam nghi, dam lam cua nhung nguoi xay dung va su lanh dao quyet liet cua Chinh phu (anh chup tai nut giao IC5).
    On December 19, 2025, the Can Tho - Ca Mau expressway officially opened to technical traffic on the main route, marking a historic milestone after nearly 3 years of tireless efforts. The project is not only a route, but also a new driving force for development, improving regional connectivity, promoting the circulation of goods, tourism and attracting investment, demonstrating the spirit of daring to think, daring to do of the builders and the strong leadership of the Government (photo at IC5 intersection).
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