The North-South Expressway will complete the operation of 361 km in 2022

Through field inspection of the Mai Son – National Highway 45 section and the report of the Ministry of Transport, the construction and installation progress of the two component projects (Mai Son – National Highway 45 and Cam Lo – La Son) basically met the requirements. bridge (the Cam Lo – La Son section has reached 81.8%, the Mai Son – National Highway 45 section has reached 57.5%).

On the construction site of the Mai Son – National Highway 45 section, the spirit and working atmosphere are highly concentrated, major construction items such as Tam Diep tunnel, Thung Thi tunnel, Nui Doi bridge and the entire roadbed have gradually been formed. Fort.

For the remaining two routes (Vinh Hao – Phan Thiet and Phan Thiet – Dau Giay), 32-38.5% of the contract value, of which the Vinh Hao – Phan Thiet section is 13.3% behind the contract value (delayed). 02 months compared to the plan), so it is necessary to try and be more determined.

The Deputy Prime Minister assessed the project management boards and contractors of the 4 projects for their efforts and efforts to overcome difficulties and obstacles over the past time.

Leaders of the Ministry of Transport give regular and specific instructions at the scene; project management boards actively and actively implement solutions to operate closely and drastically.

In general, the projects are very favorable, in which the ground clearance has been basically completed (99.99%), the capital has been allocated enough… However, there are still some shortcomings such as in Vinh project. Hao – Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan province still has a number of technical infrastructure works that have not been relocated, 0.9 million m3 missing in 2 unlicensed mines; Fuel and material prices soar…

The Government has approved the goal in 2022 to complete and put into operation 04 sections: Mai Son – National Highway 45, Cam Lo – La Son, Vinh Hao – Phan Thiet, Phan Thiet – Dau Giay with a total length of 361 km . This is a very important premise to ensure that by 2025, 2,500 km of expressways will be completed.

In order to ensure that the project is completed on schedule, the Deputy Prime Minister requested the ministries, branches, localities and relevant agencies and units to focus and make greater efforts in the coming time to solve the problem. thoroughly objectively, in accordance with the law, determined to fulfill this goal.

Along with that, the Ministry of Construction brings into play its leadership, direction and administration experience in construction cost management, including prices of construction materials, materials, construction price index, etc., to urgently implement the implementation. The Prime Minister’s request in Official Letter No. 2360/VPCP-CN dated April 15, 2022 on fluctuations in fuel and material prices for traffic construction projects to remove and minimize difficulties for construction contractors in accordance with actual conditions and provisions of law.

The Ministry of Construction continues to coordinate with the Ministry of Transport and relevant agencies to inspect the scene and promptly correct units that do not comply with regulations during the project implementation according to the tasks assigned in the Notice. No. 71/TB-VPCP dated March 14, 2022.

The Deputy Prime Minister asked the Ministry of Transport to evaluate the experience over the past time, continue to promote effective methods and ways such as following the construction site, closely coordinating with the locality; directing agencies to evaluate progress according to the contractor’s commitment, direct the project management board to decisively transfer the volume, replace the incompetent contractor…

In addition, continue to control the volume of each day, each bidding package, each line to promptly come up with appropriate solutions, resolutely and strictly handle the project management board, the contractor who violates the commitments and contracts already signed. sign.

The project management boards must continue to operate and manage drastically, closely, and finish each job…; must be responsible before the Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The for the progress and quality of the work as committed.

The project management boards pay special attention to ensuring the quality of the works and projects first, not because of the progress but at the expense of quality; The quality of the work is associated with the responsibility of each individual. The project management board, together with the supervision consultant and technician, must regularly and continuously check … to ensure compliance with the regulatory process, design documents, technical instructions…

Consultants and contractors must be aware of their responsibilities, obligations and honors in the implementation of national key projects and works. In the coming time, continue to actively overcome difficulties and at the same time have to make the most of favorable weather conditions, work overtime, increase crews, supplement equipment and human resources to encourage and motivate employees. Actively make more efforts to speed up progress, offset slow volume…