The project, launched between 2016 and 2021, costs US$408.93 million, of which US$383 million were sourced from the World Bank’s International Development Association.
It will construct more than 2,170 out of 4,145 bridges included in a 2014-2020 national traffic safety programme set for areas resided by ethnic groups.
Meanwhile, approximately 676 km of roads will be upgraded and over 61 km receive constant maintenance.
Beneficiaries of the project include the provinces of Ha Giang, Lai Chau, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Ninh Binh, Hai Duong, An Giang and Soc Trang.
