Quang Nam Province, in co-operation with local car firm Truong Hai, commenced construction of a railway flyover roundabout at one of the busiest crossroads on National Highway No 1A, in Nui Thanh District, and a road linking Chu Lai Port to Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway.

A ground-breaking ceremony is held for the crossroad. (Photo: VNS)

The flyover, invested in by Truong Hai to the tune of 600 billion VND (26.5 million US$), will be a key project to reduce traffic at the crossroad of the national highway and north-south railway system, as well as on the route from the Chu Lai Port and Chu Lai-Truong Hai Industrial Complex to the expressway.

It is scheduled to open to traffic this August.

The flyover will allow non-stop travel on the national highway, and hasten transportation of cargo from the seaport to the road system and Chu Lai Airport.

A pedestrian bridge will be built to create a safe way to cross the railway system.

A plan of the railway flyover roundabout in Nui Thanh District, and road linking Chu Lai Port to Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway. (Photo: VNS)

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The said the project will play a crucial role in providing safe transport for all vehicles at the busy road-railway crossing.

He said the flyover will be a symbol of Quang Nam Province, and it will help speed up travel to roads, railways, seaports and airports from Chu Lai Open Economic Zone.

The ministry also approved eight flyover bridges in flood-affected areas in Quang Nam Province, The added.

Truong Hai Company Chairman Tran Ba Duong said the project will be a challenge for construction companies and workers with its strict construction schedule.

He said the company will work to complete the project on schedule to mark the 15^th anniversary of the foundation of the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone. 

The crossroad section is used by more than 9,000 workers and vehicles from the Chu Lai-Truong Hai Industrial Complex as well as numerous vehicles that traverse the national highway and railway systems.

(Source: VNS)