Ho Chi Minh City Proposes $1.67B Expressway connecting Long Thanh International Airport to Ho Tram Coast
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Ho Chi Minh City has proposed a VND44 trillion ($1.67 billion) expressway connecting Long Thanh International Airport to Ho Tram resort . This initiative aims to streamline travel between the airport and Vietnam’s premier beach tourism corridor, enhancing accessibility for visitors.
The HCMC People’s Committee has submitted this investment plan for approval, suggesting Masterise Long Thanh-Ho Tram Expressway Infrastructure JSC as the developer. The proposed 42 km road would be built under a build-transfer contract, with land allocations valued at over VND38 trillion and additional state funding of nearly VND6.3 trillion. Designed to accommodate high-speed eight-lane traffic, the expressway will significantly reduce travel time compared to the current route via National Highway 51, which takes around two hours by car.
Linking Long Thanh Airport directly with the Ho Tram-Xuyen Moc resort belt, the expressway is expected to bolster beach tourism and regional economic integration. The airport, which handled its first technical flights on December 19, 2025, aims to commence commercial operations by late 2026. Once fully operational, it will cater to 100 million passengers annually, positioning it as a major Southeast Asian aviation hub.
Ho Tram is recognized for its developed beachfront resorts, including The Grand Ho Tram . The expressway will make this destination one of the most accessible premium resorts in Southeast Asia. Groundbreaking is planned for April 30, with the project’s completion targeted for 2030.
Adapted by ASEAN Now · VN Express · 21 Apr 2026
Source: https://aseannow.com/topic/1392812-ho-chi-minh-city-proposes-167b-expressway-to-ho-tram-coast/
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Ho Chi Minh City proposes a US$1.67 billion expressway project connecting Long Thanh International Airport with the Ho Tram coast.
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Ho Chi Minh City has proposed a 44 trillion dong (US$1.67 billion) expressway project connecting Long Thanh International Airport with the Hotram resort. The project aims to improve travel between the airport and Vietnam’s leading beach destinations, and enhance convenience for tourists.
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has proposed this investment plan for approval, nominating Masterise Long Thanh-Ho Tram Expressway Infrastructure JSC as the developer. The 42-kilometer expressway will be built under a build-and-ownership contract, involving land allocation valued at over 38 trillion VND and additional state funding of nearly 6.3 trillion VND. Designed for high-speed traffic with eight lanes, the expressway will significantly reduce travel time compared to the current route via Highway 51, which takes approximately two hours by car.
This expressway directly connects Long Thanh Airport to the Ho Tram-Xuyen Moc resort area, which is expected to promote beach tourism and economic integration in the region. The airport conducted its first technical test flight on December 19, 2025, and aims to begin commercial operations by the end of 2026. Once fully operational, it will handle 100 million passengers per year, making it a major aviation hub in Southeast Asia.
Hotrum is known for its developed beachfront resorts, including The Grand Hotrum. This expressway will make the destination one of the most accessible premium resorts in Southeast Asia. Construction is scheduled to begin on April 30th and is targeted for completion in 2030.
(Adapted by ASEAN Now · VN Express · April 21, 2026)
