Son La accelerates upgrade of Long Sap Main Border Gate to international status

Dang Ngoc Hau, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, on November 6 inspected the progress of the project to upgrade the Long Sap Main Border Gate into an international border gate, and the situation of security, order, and border markers in the area.

Accompanying the delegation were leaders of relevant departments and sectors, the provincial Border Guard Command, and the construction units.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau inspects the progress of the project to upgrade the Long Sap Main Border Gate into an international border gate.

The project includes three main components: site leveling of designated land plots according to the approved master plan; construction of an urban-standard road system; and development of technical infrastructure.

As of September 29, 2025, the investor, relevant agencies, and local households had reached an agreement on land clearance for construction. The first round of compensation and support payments, totaling more than 2.8 billion VND (106,403 USD), has been completed. Regarding construction progress, roadbed excavation has reached 58.36%, slope cutting 19.75%, and ground leveling and filling 88.79% of the planned volume. The project’s capital disbursement rate stands at 34.2%.

The Long Sap Main Border Gate upgrade is underway.

At the working session, the investor and contractors reported several difficulties and obstacles, including challenging mountainous terrain with complex geological conditions. Many areas have rocky or weak foundations, making excavation, ground treatment, and material transportation difficult. In addition, frequent rain and heavy fog have also affected construction progress.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau holds a working session with units implementing the project.

After the inspection, Vice Chairman Hau requested the provincial Border Guard Command to coordinate closely with relevant departments, agencies, and local authorities to publicise the project’s master plan; finalise land clearance documentation for approving the second round of compensation for affected households; and urge contractors to increase machinery, manpower, and working shifts to accelerate construction progress.

He also instructed relevant units to complete acceptance and payment documents for completed work volumes. At the same time, border guards and local Party committees and authorities were asked to strengthen local monitoring, ensure effective management and protection of national border security and sovereignty, and maintain regular information exchange with the Lao border management forces to ensure proper management and protection of border lines and markers.

Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Ngoc Hau inspects the situation of security, order, and border markers in Long Sap commune.

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