40 workers on duty at the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway construction site on first day of Tet 2026

On February 17 (the 1st day of Lunar New Year (Tet) of the Horse), at the construction site of Component Project 1, Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway, workers were still diligently working to maintain the pace of the key traffic project.

Workers on duty at the construction site of Component Project 1, Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway. Photo: Huy Anh

Tran Dinh Thao, Construction manager of the contractor Construction Corporation No. 1 - CTCP, said: With the goal of completing the project by the end of March and inaugurating and putting it into operation on the Reunification Day (April 30) holiday, the unit has proactively arranged personnel and vehicles to work throughout Tet.

Construction on the overpass section of the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway at its intersection with Provincial Road 769. Photo: Huy Anh

Accordingly, the contractor mobilized 40 workers and 16 pieces of equipment to work, equivalent to about one-third of the normal workforce. According to the plan, on February 24 (the 8th day of Tet), 100% of workers will return to the construction site. At that time, the contractor will take advantage of the favorable dry season weather, organize construction in "3 shifts, 4 crews", determined not to allow any further delays.

Duong Van Tuan, a native of Ca Mau province, shared that because the project is in the final sprint, he and some colleagues stayed to work. On New Year's Eve, the company organized a party for everyone, which was heartwarming. After Tet, he will try to go home to visit his family.

Workers carefully tie steel wires to prepare for reinforcing the bridge deck. Photo: Hoang Loc

Also celebrating Tet at the construction site for the first time, Tieu Tan Luc, a native of Can Tho city, shared that despite being away from home, the atmosphere at the construction site was still very warm. In the days leading up to Tet, the workers were visited by provincial leaders who gave them gifts and lucky money for the new year. In addition, the company also organized a year-end meal with chung cakes (Vietnamese square sticky rice cakes), tet cakes (Vietnamese cylindrical sticky rice cakes), and many traditional dishes. For him, this was an unforgettable experience and also a source of pride for those directly contributing to the province's key project.

"I only hope the project will be completed on schedule to serve the people’s travel needs. That is also the most meaningful gift for all of us in the new year," Tieu Tan Luc expressed.

Worker Tieu Tan Luc, a native of Can Tho city, is one of those who stay at the construction site, working throughout the Tet holiday. Photo: Hoang Loc

Component Project 1, Bien Hoa - Vung Tau expressway, currently has reached about 75% completion, lower than the initial plan. Therefore, the contractor has to organize construction throughout Tet. Photo: Huy Anh

A representative of the contractor added that the unit regularly visits and encourages the workforce working throughout Tet. At the same time, they strengthen supervision and urge to speed up progress and require teams and groups to offer full salary and bonus regimes for workers; ensure labor safety; and have activities to care for the spiritual well-being of workers during Tet.

By Hoang Loc – Translated by Mai Nga, Thu Ha