According to the People's Committee of Dong Nai province, the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway is the main connection direction of Ho Chi Minh City with Long Thanh airport . This route is operating phase 1 with 4 express lanes since 2016, regularly. traffic jams.
Therefore, to soon handle traffic congestion as well as meet traffic needs in the near future when Long Thanh airport is put into operation, Dong Nai recommends that the National Assembly direct urgent investment in expansion. increasing 10 lanes from Ho Chi Minh City to the intersection with Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway to meet demand when Long Thanh airport is put into operation.
According to Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV), the expansion of the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway is one of the important factors for Long Thanh airport to be put into operation and operate effectively due to the 80% of international passenger traffic goes to and from Ho Chi Minh City.
The Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway project phase 1 was put into operation from June 30, 2016 with a total length of 55 km, of which the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh segment is 25.92 km.
Since being put into operation, vehicle traffic on the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh expressway (Km 00 to Km 25+920) has continuously increased, expected to exceed 25% of traffic capacity with 4 lanes by 2025. exists, congestion often occurs.
This is an important traffic route connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the Southeast region.
