Vientiane–Boten Expressway
| Vientiane–Boten Expressway | |
|---|---|
| Lao-China Expressway ທາງດ່ວນ ລາວ-ຈີນ | |
Near Boua, Naxaithong District | |
| Major junctions | |
| From | Sikeut, Naxaithong, Vientiane Prefecture |
| G8511 Kunming–Mohan Expressway | |
| To | Boten |
| Vientiane–Vang Vieng Expressway | |
| Length | 113.5 km (70.5 mi) |
| From | Vientiane |
| To | Vang Vieng |
| Location | |
| Country | Laos |
| Highway system | |
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The Vientiane–Boten Expressway (officially referred to as the Lao-China Expressway) (Lao: ທາງດ່ວນ ລາວ-ຈີນ) is a partially completed expressway between Boten, on the China–Laos border, and Vientiane, the capital of Laos. It roughly parallels Route 13.
The expressway is the first in Laos.
Construction of the expressway is divided in four sections:
- Vientiane–Vang Vieng (113 km (70 mi))
- Vang Vieng–Luang Prabang (137 km (85 mi))
- Luang Prabang–Oudomxay
- Oudomxay–Boten
The first section to be completed is the Vientiane–Vang Vieng Expressway; in June 2020, it was 71% complete and, in December 2020, it was inaugurated. Preparation work for the Vang Vieng–Luang Prabang section was to commence after opening of the Vientiane–Vang Vieng section.