The Ministry of Transport has just issued a document responding to the petition of voters of Quang Nam province regarding prioritizing funding to upgrade National Highway 40B, 139km long, through the province.
The Ministry of Transport agrees with the proposal of voters of Quang Nam province on the necessity of investing in the section of National Highway 40B connecting Bac Tra My district, Nam Tra My district (Quang Nam province) with Tu Ma Rong district (Kon Tum province) about 45km long, currently reaching level V mountainous status, 2 lanes, to meet transportation needs, support socio-economic development, ensure national defense and security of the region.
However, due to resource difficulties, it is not possible to allocate capital to invest in this section in the period 2021 - 2025.
The Ministry of Transport said that it will take note of voters' recommendations. In the process of developing a medium-term public investment plan for the 2026-2030 period, based on the ability to balance resources and the principles of capital allocation according to regulations, the Ministry of Transport will consider reporting to the competent authority to invest in this route.
In the immediate future, the Ministry of Transport has assigned the Vietnam Road Administration to strengthen inspection and maintenance of National Highway 40B to ensure safety and convenience for vehicles participating in traffic.
Previously, Lao Dong Newspaper had many articles reflecting the serious deterioration of National Highway 40B , causing unsafety for traffic participants, especially the section through Nam Tra My with about 71 dangerous curves, in dire need of comprehensive renovation.
