Châu Đốc–Cần Thơ–Sóc Trăng Expressway Awaits Nearly 5 Million Cubic Meters of Sand
Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has urged Cần Thơ and An Giang to resolve material supply problems on the Châu Đốc–Cần Thơ–Sóc Trăng Expressway. Nearly 5 million cubic meters of sand have yet to reach construction sites for component projects 2, 3 and 4, potentially putting the 2027 completion target under pressure.
Component projects 2, 3 and 4 of the Châu Đốc–Cần Thơ–Sóc Trăng Expressway have largely identified sources of sand, but extraction difficulties mean nearly 5 million cubic meters have yet to reach the construction sites. Component project 4 faces a shortfall of about 2.4 million cubic meters, while deliveries currently total nearly 8,000 cubic meters a day. At that rate, it is expected to take about nine more months to meet the sand requirements for embankment work, putting the 2027 completion target under pressure. The Ministry of Construction has urged Cần Thơ and An Giang to resolve sand and stone supply problems promptly.
A section of component project 1 of the Châu Đốc–Cần Thơ–Sóc Trăng Expressway.（VietVance）
The expressway will run for about 188 kilometers, have four lanes and comprise four component projects. Under a National Assembly resolution, it is scheduled to be substantially completed in 2026 and fully completed and opened to traffic in 2027. The Ministry of Construction has asked investors in each component project to draw up detailed construction schedules covering key milestones such as embankment work, road paving and traffic safety facilities, while speeding up acceptance procedures, payments and disbursement of 2026 funds.
On November 10, the chairman of An Giang Province inspected progress on component project 1. The section is more than 57 kilometers long and has an investment of over VND 13.526 trillion. Work on its four main construction packages has reached 85.67% of their contract value. The mainline roadbed and reinforced concrete work on all 33 bridges are complete, and more than 36 kilometers of asphalt pavement have been laid. Local authorities have called for faster construction, aiming to open eligible sections by the end of 2026.
The chairman of An Giang Province inspects construction progress on component project 1 of the Châu Đốc–Cần Thơ–Sóc Trăng Expressway.（VietVance）
The Ministry of Construction has asked Cần Thơ to advance permits for reopening an existing sand mine and operating new ones, and to increase sea sand extraction and transport capacity. If needed, it should coordinate with Vĩnh Long, An Giang and Đồng Tháp to secure additional sand. In early November, Ho Chi Minh City agreed to provide Cần Thơ with 2.5 million cubic meters of stone. The two cities are conducting sampling and quality tests and agreeing on prices, extraction and transport arrangements. The ministry has also asked An Giang to consider increasing quarrying capacity to prioritize material supplies for the project.
Source: VietVance
