Da Nang Advances Southern Urban and Transport Projects to Develop a New Growth Hub
Da Nang is preparing urban development, transport, port and energy projects in the Chu Lai, Tam Kỳ and Núi Thành area. Two major urban projects each involve investment of more than VND 18 trillion; a high-speed road linking the city center with Chu Lai is scheduled to break ground in March 2027.
Under Da Nang’s master plan approved by Vietnam’s prime minister on October 26, 2026, Chu Lai, Tam Kỳ and Núi Thành have been designated as a southern growth area focused on industries including manufacturing, energy, logistics, and science and technology. Da Nang is preparing a range of urban and infrastructure projects, with transport and port construction intended to strengthen links between the south and the city center.
Da Nang’s coastal Road 129 links the Cửa Đại Bridge area with Chu Lai Airport.（VietVance）
In urban development, a mixed-use urban project in the Tam Kỳ area covering more than 296 hectares has planned investment of more than VND 18.5 trillion. It is expected to break ground on April 30, 2027, with construction in phases through 2038; at least 20% of its residential land will be used for social housing. The Chu Lai urban project in Núi Thành covers more than 188 hectares, has planned investment of more than VND 18.8 trillion and is expected to break ground in December 2026.
The Núi Thành area is advancing transport infrastructure construction.（VietVance）
Da Nang Vice Chairman Phan Thái Bình said a high-speed road connecting the city center with Chu Lai is expected to break ground on March 29, 2027. Nearly 89 kilometers long, it will combine public investment, public-private partnerships and bidding for projects involving land use. The project aims to connect the city center, industrial parks, airports and ports.
A coastal road passing through the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone.（VietVance）
For port infrastructure, the Cửa Lở shipping channel project in the Chu Lai Open Economic Zone has planned investment of VND 758.5 billion and is expected to break ground in late December 2026. Once completed, it is intended to accommodate vessels with a deadweight capacity of up to 50,000 tonnes. Da Nang is also working with the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group and other entities to advance the Cá Voi Xanh gas field and associated gas-fired power projects.
Da Nang has set a target of more than 11% growth in gross regional domestic product for 2026. By the end of October 2026, state budget revenue in the city was estimated at more than VND 76.3 trillion, reaching 115% of the budget estimate. The city government is reviewing obstacles involving land, investment and administrative procedures to advance project implementation and the disbursement of public investment funds.
Source: VietVance
