Mekong Delta Infrastructure Projects Delayed by Land Clearance and Material Shortages
Key infrastructure projects in the Mekong Delta are delayed primarily due to site clearance bottlenecks and shortages of construction materials. The Ho Chi Minh Road project, spanning 51.9 kilometers, is at risk of missing its revised 2026 completion target, with only 44 kilometers cleared.
Local authorities have yet to resolve about 1.2 kilometers of land clearance, affecting several households and businesses. Meanwhile, Giai Phong 9 Bridge in An Giang Province is also delayed, as over 100 households have not vacated the land.
The project has a budget exceeding VND550 billion, with only VND139 billion disbursed. Additionally, the upgrade of Provincial Road 948, crucial for defense and connectivity, is nearly a year behind due to unresolved clearance for 32 households.
In Tay Ninh Province, the DT823D road project faces similar delays, primarily from slow land handover and legal issues, with only 60-80% of progress achieved. Authorities are under pressure to resolve these issues to support socio-economic development.
