Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- The decisive engagement of the Government, the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Ministers and the entire political system was the key factor enabling Vietnam to surpass its target of 3,000 km of expressways during the 2021-2025 term, according to Nguyen Tri Duc, Chief of Office of the Ministry of Construction.

Speaking at the Government's regular press briefing on January 8, Duc said that by the end of 2025, a total of 3,345 km of main expressway routes had been put into operation or technically opened to traffic, along with 458 km of interchanges and connecting roads. This brought the total length to 3,803 km, far exceeding the target of 3,000 km. Notably, the North-South Expressway from Cao Bang to Ca Mau has been complete...