Regarding the clearance for the project to upgrade and expand National Highway 13, according to the report from the Department of Transport of Binh Duong province, the section passing through Thu Dau Mot city (750m long) has handed over 100% of the site.
Meanwhile, in Thuan An city, the section from Vinh Phu welcome gate to Ong Bo bridge (4.9km) has handed over more than 53% of the site (167/315 approved records). The remaining is expected to be handed over in Q3/2024 or may extend to Q4/2024.
The second section from Ong Bo bridge to Huu Nghi intersection (2.9km long) has handed over more than 74% of the site (74/100 approved records) with the remaining expected to be handed over in Q3/2024.
The third section passing through Thuan An city (4.15km long) has handed over 88% of the site (108/123 records handed over). The remaining is also expected to be handed over this quarter.
Notably, the relocation of the power grid running along National Highway 13, currently, the People's Committee of Thuan An city has approved the construction drawing design. Additionally, the contractor selection result has also been obtained. Currently, the relocation of the power grid from Ong Bo bridge to Le Hong Phong intersection is underway.
Adjusting the investment policy of the contractor
Previously, Lao Dong Newspaper reported that in April 2022, the People's Committee of Binh Duong province officially commenced the project to upgrade and expand National Highway 13 from 6 to 8 lanes, 12.7km long. The project has an investment capital of nearly 1,400 billion VND, with Becamex IDC Corporation as the investor.
It is known that currently, the People's Committee of Binh Duong province has signed a contract appendix to transfer the contract signatory from Becamex IDC to Becamex IJC. Currently, the units are preparing documents to advise the People's Committee of the province to submit to the People's Council of Binh Duong province to adjust Resolution 49/NQ-HDND dated December 10, 2021, on adjusting the investment policy of the BOT project to upgrade and expand National Highway 13.
