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National Route 28B linking Da Lat and Phan Thiết is nearing completion of its rehabilitation and upgrade, with the road’s appearance transformed after months of construction.
During the construction period, contractors accelerated laying asphalt and completing traffic-safety systems for the project on National Route 28B in Lam Dong Province to improve driving conditions. After Da Lat Liên Khương Airport temporarily suspended operations for upgrades and repairs, vehicles are expected to funnel onto this route to access Da Lat.
At present, almost the entire route still has only a few sections under construction for bridges and road surfaces. Traffic can travel more smoothly than before.
In many stretches, the road has been upgraded to improve continuity of travel. For segments not yet asphalted, the contractor plans to lay flat cobblestone to level the surface and fill potholes to support smoother driving.
Workers said they are pushing to work through midday and night to complete the route sooner.
The winding bridges across the mountains are a highlight for many drivers crossing National Route 28B. These bridges help reduce the previous difficulty of bends and provide a smoother driving experience.
According to Mr. Chung, the most challenging portion is the Dai Ninh Pass, where dense forest terrain and unstable geology complicate construction. Construction plans are continuously adjusted to address site conditions. To date, the contractor has opened four of six viaducts in this pass area. These viaducts are new structures designed to widen hairpin turns on the pass.
Currently, thousands of vehicles pass this route daily. Drivers also note that the route offers both improved travel conditions and strong natural scenery.
Mr. Tran Ngoc Dung, a frequent driver on National Route 28B, said he is pleased that the road connecting “the sea and flowers” of Lam Dong Province is nearing completion. He added that if contractors maintain the current pace, travel will soon be more convenient and congestion on the route to Da Lat will be reduced.
Mr. Ho Van Muoi, Chairman of the Lam Dong Provincial People’s Committee, urged the project investor—the Management Board for Highway Projects in Central Vietnam, formerly the Project Management Board 5 (Vietnam Road Administration)—to direct relevant units to marshal resources, manpower, and equipment, and to implement overtime and multi-shift work to accelerate progress.
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