Busy expressway to Vietnam's largest airport Long Thanh widened to 12 lanes

VNExpress - Nov 11, 2026

More than a year into construction, many sections of the expressway linking Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh airport are being widened to 10-12 lanes, with bridges and major interchanges taking shape.

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