Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh inspects the construction of the Dong Dang-Tra Linh Expressway in  Thach An district, Cao Bang province. (Photo: VOV)

At the site, the Prime Minister urged project contractors, enterprises, and local authorities to work together, overcome challenges, and accelerate progress with urgency, responsibility, and innovation, to enable the route to be opened in 2025, in time for major national holidays.

He also called on the People's Committees of local districts to speed up land clearance efforts to ensure that construction can progress smoothly in the remaining months of the year and into the following period.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the working session with leaders of Cao Bang and Lang Son provinces and relevant ministries (Photo: VOV)

Following his site inspection, the Prime Minister met with the leaders of Cao Bang and Lang Son provinces, as well as officials from the Ministry of Transport and other relevant ministries. He stressed the need for a shift in thinking and working methods to expedite the project, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, time management, and problem-solving to drive national development.

The Dong Dang - Tra Linh Expressway, stretching 121 km through Lang Son and Cao Bang provinces, is a key infrastructure project that will enhance domestic and international trade connectivity. Once completed, it will significantly improve the competitiveness of the regions, contributing to broader socio-economic development, and strengthening national security and defense.