Removing Land Clearance Bottlenecks to Accelerate the Capital Region Transport Infrastructure Project

Recognizing the Capital Region Transport Infrastructure Project as a strategic key project, authorities at all levels across the province have made concerted efforts to address bottlenecks in compensation and site clearance. With a proactive approach to tackling challenges, a range of synchronized measures have been implemented, from public awareness campaigns and community engagement to the flexible application of policies and mechanisms, aiming to hand over cleared land promptly and accelerate the overall construction progress.

Leaders of Binh Tuyen Commune have organized dialogue sessions to listen to the concerns and aspirations of residents in My Khe Village in an effort to resolve site clearance issues affecting the project.

The Capital Region Transport Infrastructure Project in the former Vinh Phuc area includes the Ring Road 5 section of the Hanoi Capital Region and the road running along the foot of Tam Dao Mountain, connecting Ring Road 5 with National Highway 2B to Tay Thien, National Highway 2C, and Tuyen Quang Province. The project has a total investment of VND 1.8 trillion and a total length of 26.7 kilometers, including 9 kilometers of Ring Road 5 and 17.7 kilometers of the Tam Dao foothill route, of which 1.7 kilometers overlap with existing roads.

Construction began in February 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2027. The project is anticipated to create a breakthrough in regional transport infrastructure and expand socio-economic development space for the locality. However, to date, localities along the route have completed compensation and site clearance for only 79.1 out of 133.2 hectares, equivalent to approximately 60%, and handed over 15 of the 25 kilometers required to investors and contractors. This remains below the schedule set by the provincial authorities, which requires completion of site clearance by June 30, 2026.

The primary reasons why approximately 10 kilometers of the route have yet to be handed over involve disputes regarding land origin, assets attached to land, encroached cultivation areas, and resettlement arrangements. In response, provincial agencies and local authorities have implemented coordinated solutions, combining public outreach with flexible policy measures to address emerging challenges.

According to Mr. Pham Duc Loi, Deputy Director of the Project Management Board of Binh Tuyen Commune, the project requires the acquisition of 30.77 hectares of land, but only 11.35 hectares have been cleared so far. The most significant challenge concerns 3.17 hectares of forestry land formerly managed by Tam Dao Agro-Forestry Industrial Enterprise, now under the Phu Tho Center for Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries Development. Several households in My Khe Village have cultivated crops on this land for many years.

To resolve the issue, Binh Tuyen Commune People’s Committee has coordinated with the provincial Center for Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries Development, project investors, and relevant agencies to review land records and determine land origins, users, and periods of use. The commune is currently finalizing documentation and reporting to the Department of Agriculture and Environment for guidance and handling in accordance with regulations.

During a field inspection of the project in early June 2026, Mr. Quach Tat Liem, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, emphasized the project’s significance for transport infrastructure development in both the province and the wider region. He requested the Vinh Phuc Regional Project Management Board to work closely with relevant departments and local authorities to remove obstacles, accelerate compensation and site clearance work, particularly resettlement projects, and expedite land acquisition procedures.

The Vice Chairman also instructed Binh Tuyen Commune to review procedures related to support for crops grown on production forest land and accelerate the declaration and inventory of assets within the land acquisition area. Xuan Hoa Ward was directed to establish a council to determine land origins, organize meetings with affected households, ensure transparency in procedures and inventories, and publicly disclose compensation and support plans in accordance with legal regulations.

In addition, the Department of Agriculture and Environment and other relevant agencies were requested to review and provide guidance on procedures related to compensation and site clearance, thereby accelerating project implementation and improving the disbursement efficiency of public investment capital.

Resolving site clearance bottlenecks for the Capital Region Transport Infrastructure Project is not only essential for public investment disbursement but also serves as a key solution to overcoming infrastructure constraints and creating momentum for sustainable socio-economic development across the region in the years ahead.

Tran Tinh