All vehicles must use electronic toll collection (ETC) system when travelling on expressways from August 1, according to a notice of the Ministry of Transport (MoT) recently sent to cities and provinces nationwide.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has issued a document collecting opinions on the adjustment of the Dong Dang-Tra Linh expressway project which is invested in the public-private partnership (PPP) form.

Hanoi –Hai Phong expressway will apply electronic toll collection (ETC) only from 0:00 on May 5 under a pilot scheme of Hanoi-Hai Phong Expressway Operation and Management Company Limited.

Work on several major expressways will get underway this year, many in the south.

The government has suggested to the parliament that it approves 12 projects adding 729 km (453 miles) to the eastern part of the North-South Expressway from now until 2025.