It will connect the Mekong Delta cities Cần Thơ and Cà Mau and is the southernmost portion of the North–South Expressway East.

The route yet to be built has been divided into two sections, totaling 130 kilometres (81 mi) by the Ministry of Transport.

The total development cost is estimated at VND47 trillion (US$2 billion).

[1] This was later reduced to VND42 trillion, as a detour passing Sóc Trăng was scrapped.

[3] The Cần Thơ–Bạc Liêu section will be financed directly using public funds.