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| An urban corner of Hue. Photo: Van Hoang |
Many key projects have been invested in
The city’s transport infrastructure system has undergone a clear transformation, helping connect and expand urban space while narrowing regional gaps. This progress is thanks to major projects that have been invested in and implemented in recent years, creating strong highlights in the development of the city’s economic and technical infrastructure. Notable examples include the expansion of Terminal T2 at Phu Bai International Airport, the Cam Lo – La Son and La Son – Tuy Loan expressways, the Thuan An sea gate overpass bridge, and Nguyen Hoang Bridge, all of which have improved connectivity capacity and expanded development space for urban Hue.
In particular, the Cam Lo – La Son and La Son – Tuy Loan expressways have opened new gateways for the city’s external transportation network. With multiple entry and exit points, these routes have not only become important transport hubs, facilitating goods circulation, residents’ travel, easing congestion on National Highway 1, but have also created momentum for industrial zone development as well as future urban and commercial areas.
Mr. Nguyen Van Quac, a driver from Duong No Ward, Hue City, shared that whereas National Highway 1 used to be the only north-south route, the city now has an additional expressway with many feeder roads and local access points, making travel much more convenient. He added that the recent state investment to expand the expressway to four lanes will further improve traffic flow, stabilize transport costs, and promote interregional development.
According to the Department of Construction, the city’s transport network has now been developed in a relatively synchronized way, with vertical and horizontal routes, expressways, and ring roads connecting localities within the city as well as neighboring provinces and cities. Examples include the western branch of the Ho Chi Minh Road, combined with the resurfacing and upgrading of National Highway 49 from the lowlands to the mountainous A Luoi area. In addition, lagoon-side and coastal roads such as the coastal road and the Thuan An sea gate bridge are expected to become important landmarks in gradually forming a 127-km coastal road section through the city. These transport works are helping break the geographic isolation of the coastal strip, while contributing positively to rescue operations, national defense and security, tourism development, the formation of coastal urban areas, and regional connectivity.
Developing a synchronized urban system
Resolution No. 07-NQ/TU, issued on April 1, 2026, by Hue Party Committee on developing a synchronized, modern, and smart urban system linked with heritage urbanism until 2030, states that the city will mobilize and effectively use resources to develop a unified and balanced urban system across regions, with resilience and adaptability to climate change.
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| The extended To Huu Road project is under construction |
Accordingly, the city will prioritize development of several key projects in transportation, urban development, information technology, and logistics, linked to sustainable poverty reduction, new rural development, environmental protection, national defense, and security, in order to meet the requirements of rapid and sustainable growth.
According to leaders of the Department of Construction, in the coming period the city will continue investing in a synchronized, modern transportation network aligned with national and regional planning to ensure effective local, interregional, and international connectivity. Priority projects include accelerating and completing major transport projects with broad spillover effects and development-driving potential, such as: Chan May Port breakwater (Phase 2); the North-South high-speed railway section through Hue; upgrading and expanding the La Son – Hoa Lien and Cam Lo – La Son expressways to four lanes; investing in and upgrading key connecting routes such as Provincial Road 9 and Road 71, strengthening links between mountainous and border areas with coastal zones and economic corridors.
In addition, the city is focusing on synchronized development of seaport, aviation, and logistics infrastructure by calling for investment in port terminals at Chan May and Phong Dien, as well as upgrading and expanding Phu Bai International Airport to improve operational capacity and expand domestic and international connectivity, gradually forming a logistics center associated with the Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone. At the same time, the city will complete its urban transportation system and strategic connecting routes, with investment focused on coastal roads and the western route along the Tam Giang – Cau Hai lagoon, improving traffic capacity and service quality for residents.
Under Resolution 07, the city plans to invest approximately VND 126,000 billion in infrastructure during 2026–2030, including around VND 61,000 billion from the state budget and VND 65,000 billion from non-budget investment sources. Public investment capital will be prioritized to complete a synchronized, modern strategic infrastructure system with broad spillover effects and interregional connectivity, including: Completing the coastal road system and expressways linking neighboring provinces and cities; connecting economic corridors, especially the East–West Economic Corridor; developing urban, tourism, service, logistics, and digital transformation infrastructure; expanding the Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone, high-tech zones, and industrial parks.