With just six months to go to the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2017 (AELW) in Da Nang, the city authorities have been making every effort to accelerate the construction of local key projects.

Construction of the road tunnel project at the intersection of Dien Bien Phu and Nguyen Tri Phuong

In particular, the new road tunnel taking Tran Phu under Le Duan opened to traffic on 30 April, whilst the new international terminal at Da Nang International Airport officially opened on 19 May.

Mr Le Khac Hong, General Director of the Da Nang International Airport Investment and Exploitation Company, said “As a part of the international terminal project, a VIP lounge area is expected to be put into use on 8 August.  This facility is intended to serve any domestic and foreign high-level delegations passing through the airport, especially those attending AELW 2017.  In addition, the aircraft parking area expansion project is scheduled to be completed in September, with around 43 new aircraft parking spaces in total.”

The new international terminal at Da Nang International Airport

The construction of a road tunnel at the intersection of Dien Bien Phu and Nguyen Tri Phuong streets is progressing well.  Hundreds of construction workers are working 3 shifts a day to ensure that the tunnel will open to traffic before 2 September.

Also, a focus has been on upgrading some road routes: Ngo Quyen - Ngu Hanh Son - Le Van Hien, Vo Van Kiet, Cach Mang Thang Tam - 2 September - Bach Dang, Tran Phu - 3 February,  Duy Tan - Nguyen Van Thoai, Thang Long, Tien Son - Ho Xuan Huong, Tran Hung Dao, Nguyen Tat Thanh, Ton Duc Thang - Nguyen Luong Bang, and Nguyen Tri Phuong - Nguyen Huu Tho, along with such inner-city streets as Le Duan, Nguyen Chi Thanh, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, and Dong Da.

Eight new public toilet blocks have already been built, 12 others have been repaired, and some mobile toilets have been moved to more suitable locations.  In addition, 167 new litter bins have been provided along some main streets.

In addition, many existing stunted trees have been replaced with new ones, whilst colourful flower pots are being placed along some of the main tourist streets.