The proposed loan will finance the improvement of international and national transport connectivity of underdeveloped provinces of Viet Nam by improving their access to Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) corridors. This project aims to expand the benefits of the GMS corridors to the northwestern provinces, where high poverty incidence is reported, by enhancing the road connectivity between the Noi Bai–Lao Cai Expressway and the provinces of Lai Chau, Lao Cai and Yen Bai. The project will improve National Highway 279 and National Highway 32, and upgrade Provincial Road 136 and Provincial Road 175 to national highways.
The report and recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors (RRP) document describes the terms and conditions of a project for consideration and approval by ADB's Board of Directors.
This document dated November 2018 is provided for the ADB project 50098-002 in Viet Nam.