First 22 km of Khanh Hoa - Buon Ma Thuot expressway opens

The initial 22 km section of the Khanh Hoa - Buon Ma Thuot expressway, traversing Ninh Hoa town, is set to open for traffic from 9 AM on 28/5, following its assessment as meeting acceptance conditions.

According to the Khanh Hoa Department of Agriculture and Transport Project Management Board, the 22 km expressway section, extending from the National Highway one interchange to the National Highway 26 interchange and passing through Ninh Hoa ward and Hoa Tri, Tan Dinh, and Tay Ninh Hoa communes, was assessed as meeting acceptance conditions by specialized agencies on 23/5.

Opening this expressway section aims to maximize investment efficiency, meet travel demand, and contribute to local socio-economic development.

The cloverleaf interchange connecting the Khanh Hoa - Buon Ma Thuot expressway with Van Phong - Nha Trang was completed in 12/2025. Photo: Minh Khue.

For the remaining 10 km of Component Project one, contractors are expediting construction for an early completion and future use.

The Khanh Hoa - Buon Ma Thuot expressway spans 117,5 km, linking Khanh Hoa with Dak Lak, and involves a total investment of approximately 22 trillion VND. The project is divided into three component projects.

Component Project one, measuring 31,5 km, begins at the interchange between National Highway 26B and National Highway one in Ninh Hoa ward and concludes in Tay Ninh Hoa commune. Its entire route is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

Upon completion, the expressway will shorten the travel distance from Khanh Hoa to Dak Lak from nearly 200 km to approximately 117 km. This will enhance connectivity between the South Central Coast and the Central Highlands, fostering socio-economic development for the region.