Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vuong Quoc Tuan attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony

Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Trinh Xuan Truong and delegates attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony

Attending the Groundbreaking Ceremony were Comrade Le Tien Chau, Member of the Party Central Executive Committee, Deputy Prime Minister, along with leaders of central ministries and sectors, and several northern provinces and cities, and Military Region 1.

On the side of Thai Nguyen Province, attending the Groundbreaking Ceremony were Comrades: Trinh Xuan Truong, Member of the Party Central Executive Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Vuong Quoc Tuan, Member of the Party Central Executive Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; members of the Standing Board of the Provincial Party Committee, members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee; leaders of the Provincial Delegation of National Assembly Deputies, Provincial People's Council, Provincial People's Committee, Provincial Fatherland Front Committee; leaders of departments, boards, and sectors. Also present were investors, businesses, and a large number of local People.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau presents flowers to congratulate the Project's groundbreaking

Perspective view of the Project on Investment in Completing the CT.07 Expressway Section Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Cho Moi

The Project on Investment in Completing the CT.07 Expressway Section Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Cho Moi under the public-private partnership model has a total length of approximately 99.03 km, of which the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen section is about 59.93 km long and the Thai Nguyen - Cho Moi section is about 39.10 km long. The starting point is at Km8+772.76, connecting with Hanoi Ring Road 3, and the ending point is at Km107+802.17, connecting with the Cho Moi - Bac Kan expressway at Thanh Binh interchange. The project passes through Hanoi City, Bac Ninh Province, and Thai Nguyen Province.

According to the approved plan, the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen section will be expanded to 6 lanes. The Thai Nguyen - Cho Moi section will be developed with a 4-lane scale. The project will synchronously construct an interchange system, bridges, tunnels, service roads, pedestrian underpasses, drainage works, and traffic safety systems. The project has a total investment of over VND 21,228.9 billion, implemented under the PPP method, without using state budget capital for project participation. The preparation and construction period is from 2026 to 2029; the operation and exploitation period is expected to be 20.7 years.

The consortium of Phuong Thanh Transport Investment and Construction Joint Stock Company (Phuong Thanh Tranconsin) - Nguyen Minh Infrastructure Development Investment Joint Stock Company - Indel Investment and Development Joint Stock Company is the investor implementing the Project. Among them, Phuong Thanh Tranconsin is one of the contractors that has constructed the most kilometers of expressways in Vietnam, with many important national projects. The investor's representative committed to implementing the Project with a high sense of responsibility, striving to complete the Project ahead of the schedule committed to the Government, ministries, sectors, localities, and the People.

Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Trinh Xuan Truong speaks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony

Speaking at the Ceremony, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Trinh Xuan Truong emphasized that the investment in completing the CT.07 expressway today holds significance beyond the scope of a mere transport project. This is a project connecting Thai Nguyen with the Capital Hanoi; connecting the midland and mountainous provinces of the North with the key economic region of the Northern Delta; connecting industrial, logistics, commercial, and service centers; and simultaneously gradually completing the transport corridor from Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Cao Bang according to national planning. More importantly, this is a route that connects new development opportunities for residents and businesses; creating momentum to promote socio-economic development, strengthen national defense and security, and enhance regional connectivity.

He also informed about positive signals in economic development and the achievement of growth targets, while affirming that the groundbreaking ceremony today for the CT.07 Expressway Complete Construction Investment Project holds extremely important significance, contributing to Thai Nguyen's faster and more sustainable development in the new period. He committed that Thai Nguyen province will always partner with businesses and investors throughout the Project's implementation. All difficulties and obstacles that arise will be promptly and effectively addressed by the province with the highest sense of responsibility.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau delivers directive remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony

Delivering directive remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau emphasized that the Party and State consistently hold the view that developing coordinated and modern infrastructure is one of three strategic breakthroughs for rapid and sustainable national development. Among these, transport infrastructure is prioritized for investment to take a step ahead, paving the way for development, creating new growth spaces, enhancing national competitiveness, and connecting economic regions.

Within the overall national expressway network, the CT.07 Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Cho Moi route plays a particularly important role. Once completed, the expressway will enhance transport capacity along the entire route, reducing travel time and freight costs; creating development momentum for industrial parks, urban areas, logistics centers, tourism, and services; and simultaneously expanding development space for the entire Northern Midlands and Mountainous region.

The Deputy Prime Minister requested the Ministry of Construction, relevant ministries, sectors, Thai Nguyen Provincial People's Committee, and related localities to focus on directing and resolving difficulties, ensuring site clearance, construction material sources, and security and order; he also requested investors, consulting units, and contractors to mobilize sufficient resources, organize scientific construction, and ensure progress, quality, labor safety, and environmental protection.

The Government will direct ministries and sectors to continue coordinating research on the remaining routes along the CT.07 corridor, completing the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Cho Moi - Bac Kan - Cao Bang expressway according to planning and investment phasing, while also resolving difficulties and obstacles to complete strategic infrastructure in the coming time.

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed confidence that with the engagement of the entire political system, the consensus of the People, and the determination of investors and construction units, the CT.07 Hanoi - Thai Nguyen - Cho Moi Expressway Complete Construction Investment Project will be completed on schedule, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency, and will soon bring practical value, making a tangible contribution to the growth targets of Thai Nguyen province and the nation.

Delegates performing the button-pressing ritual to commence the Project

At the Ceremony, delegates performed the button-pressing ritual to commence the Project in a joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere, marking the beginning of this key transportation project. This demonstrates the determination of the Central Government, Thai Nguyen province, and relevant units to accelerate the Project's implementation, promptly complete the expressway, create momentum to promote regional connectivity, expand development space, and contribute to achieving rapid and sustainable economic growth.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau and the working delegation reverently offering incense in remembrance of the merits of Emperor Ly Nam De at Ly Nam De Temple National Historical Site (Muc Temple)

Earlier, the working delegation of Party and State leaders offered incense at the Ly Nam De Temple National Historical Site (Muc Temple) in Van Xuan ward, commemorating the merits of Emperor Ly Nam De (the first Emperor in the nation's history).

Party and State leaders visiting and presenting gifts to Vietnamese Heroic Mother Ta Thi Tran in Hao Son 2 residential group, Van Xuan ward

Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau and the working delegation presenting gifts to wounded veteran Nguyen Van Thoa, a resistance activist exposed to toxic chemicals, in Hoa Binh residential group, Van Xuan ward

Also this morning, Party and State leaders visited and presented gifts to people with meritorious services in Van Xuan ward on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2026).