In Da Nang, 4.5 km street project unfinished after 7 years

Launched in October 2018, the project is invested with over VND116 billion (US$4.4 million).

It is a strategically vital route within the national defense and civilian road network for the former Lien Chieu District, overseen by the city’s Project Management Board for Investment in Transportation and Agricultural Infrastructure.

Despite its importance, hundreds of households along the 4.5 km route are suffering from an unfinished, dusty, and muddy roadway.

During dry spells, pervasive dust compels residents to keep their doors shut all day, while in the rainy season, potholes and slick surfaces elevate the risk of accidents.

Nguyen Phuc, a local resident, recounted with some fears that he has seen countless mishaps born of these treacherous conditions.

Sections of the extended street are riddled with potholes and hollow depressions, all coated in greasy mud.

“Every day, I watch trucks and motorbikes jostling for position on this rough dirt track. It’s extremely dangerous,” he warned.

“Schoolchildren often stumble by, returning home with their clothes stained in mud.”

Absent sidewalks in many areas and incomplete waterpipe installations force pedestrians to share the carriageway with vehicles.

In several spots, deep, open trenches lie alarmingly close to the street, with no protective barriers or warning signs.

Phuc noted that the current unfinished construction has severely disrupted both daily life and local commerce.

A representative for the project management board attributed the delay to persistent land‐clearance complications, explaining that several cases are still unresolved.

“Intermittent halts have significantly impacted both residents and construction teams,” said the project contractor, adding that it aims to complete some sections by September.