The People’s Committee in the northern province of Quang Ninh has asked police and agencies to step up patrols along the Ha Long-Hai Phong Expressway to prevent equipment from being stolen.

A view of Ha Long-Hai Phong Expressway. More than 100 drainage covers on the highway have been stolen. - Photo baoquangninh.vn

The request came after 117 drainage covers were stolen before the expressway had been put into operation, Dan Tri online newspaper reported.

The expressway is expected to open in early September.

With a length of 24.6km and 25m wide, the expressway has four lanes and a maximum speed of 100km per hour.

As a result, it will take travellers less time to reach Ha Long, Mong Cai and Van Don – three popular destinations in the province. — VNS