Despite rising material prices and prolonged heavy rain, the DEOCA Group-led joint venture has completed more than 95% of the contract value for package XL24, which covers bridge construction across Tuyen Quang – Ha Giang expressway project. During an inspection on September 24, Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh acknowledged and commended the efforts of the project owner and contractors to accelerate construction progress.
The Minister listened to a report on project implementation.
According to the executive board of package XL24, the DEOCA Group-led joint venture is responsible for constructing 22 bridges along the route. The cumulative value of completed construction work has reached USD 24.93 million out of the contract value of USD 26.24 million, equivalent to more than 95%. The package has essentially completed all 16 bridges on the main route and the main structural works of all six bridges on the branch route. Work is now focused on the remaining items, including the installation of expansion joints and protection works around bridge abutments. All items under the package are expected to be completed in October 2026.
Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh acknowledged and commended the efforts of the project owner and contractors to accelerate construction progress.
During construction, the joint venture proactively implemented measures to address difficulties caused by rising raw material and fuel prices and prolonged heavy rain, which affected costs and construction operations. The teams increased manpower and equipment, flexibly adjusted construction plans, maintained progress and focused on completing the remaining work as scheduled.
Ham Yen Bridge.
During the inspection, Minister Tran Hong Minh acknowledged and commended the decisive direction of local authorities and the efforts of the project owner and construction contractors to accelerate the project. He called for continued mobilization of manpower, machinery and equipment, and urged the teams to make the most of favorable weather conditions to speed up construction while ensuring environmental protection, traffic safety and public order. The aim is to complete the entire project as scheduled.
He also called on supervision consultants to strengthen inspections and oversight to ensure that construction quality meets the design requirements.
O Ro Bridge.
The Minister called on Tuyen Quang province to expedite inspection and acceptance, payment and disbursement, proactively resolve outstanding issues, and coordinate with central ministries and agencies to complete the necessary procedures and allocate funding for the final completion phase. These efforts are intended to facilitate the early opening of Tuyen Quang – Ha Giang expressway and maximize the effectiveness of the investment.
Interchange 3B Overpass.
Phase 1 of Tuyen Quang – Ha Giang expressway project has a total length of 77 km. The first 12.5 km, from the interchange with Tuyen Quang – Phu Tho expressway to the interchange with National Highway 37, is being developed to the full four-lane standard. This section comprises 8.1 km of new construction and 4.4 km upgraded from two lanes to four.
The remaining 64.5 km, from Km 12+500 to Km 77+000, is being built as a two-lane road, with the aim of upgrading it to the full four-lane standard in Phase 2.
Other contract packages along the route are also focusing on construction and completion of the remaining works as scheduled. In addition to package XL24, undertaken by the DEOCA Group-led joint venture, five other packages, numbered 19 to 23, covering sections of the route have reached 85% physical progress and are scheduled for completion in October 2026.
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