The new 382m-long road bridge over the Duong River is a permanent reinforced concrete and pre-stressed reinforced concrete structure incorporating a cable-stayed system. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The new 382m-long road bridge over the Duong River is a permanent reinforced concrete and pre-stressed reinforced concrete structure incorporating a cable-stayed system. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The main bridge is 18.5m wide, while the approach bridge is 16m wide. The new bridge is located about 100m downstream from the existing Duong bridge. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The main bridge is 18.5m wide, while the approach bridge is 16m wide. The new bridge is located about 100m downstream from the existing Duong bridge. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Completion of the main span is crucial to the overall project schedule, allowing contractors to shift their focus to finishing the bridge deck, approach roads, interchanges and auxiliary facilities. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Completion of the main span is crucial to the overall project schedule, allowing contractors to shift their focus to finishing the bridge deck, approach roads, interchanges and auxiliary facilities. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
At both ends of the bridge, in Viet Hung Ward and Phu Dong Commune, site clearance has been completed. Machinery and workers are stepping up construction of the approach roads and connecting infrastructure. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
At both ends of the bridge, in Viet Hung Ward and Phu Dong Commune, site clearance has been completed. Machinery and workers are stepping up construction of the approach roads and connecting infrastructure. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Contractors are focusing on the remaining works ahead of the completion of the main span. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Contractors are focusing on the remaining works ahead of the completion of the main span. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The two sections of the new Duong Bridge’s main span have moved close to their connection point over the river. The arched tower and cable-stayed system of the new road bridge are basically complete, creating a distinctive architectural feature. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The two sections of the new Duong Bridge’s main span have moved close to their connection point over the river. The arched tower and cable-stayed system of the new road bridge are basically complete, creating a distinctive architectural feature. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The Duong River waterway transport upgrade project broke ground in July 2023 with a total investment of 1.8486 trillion VND (71 million USD), comprising road and railway bridge components. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The Duong River waterway transport upgrade project broke ground in July 2023 with a total investment of 1.8486 trillion VND (71 million USD), comprising road and railway bridge components. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Once the new road and railway bridges are put into operation, the old Duong bridge will be demolished to widen the waterway, separate road and rail traffic, and improve connectivity between the two banks of the Duong River. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Once the new road and railway bridges are put into operation, the old Duong bridge will be demolished to widen the waterway, separate road and rail traffic, and improve connectivity between the two banks of the Duong River. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Once the new road and railway bridges are put into operation, the old Duong bridge will be demolished to widen the waterway, separate road and rail traffic, and improve connectivity between the two banks of the Duong River. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Once the new road and railway bridges are put into operation, the old Duong bridge will be demolished to widen the waterway, separate road and rail traffic, and improve connectivity between the two banks of the Duong River. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
According to the schedule announced in early August 2026, the Duong Bridge is expected to open to traffic in mid-September, paving the way for the demolition of the old bridge and implementation of subsequent project works. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
According to the schedule announced in early August 2026, the Duong Bridge is expected to open to traffic in mid-September, paving the way for the demolition of the old bridge and implementation of subsequent project works. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
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Close-up of new Duong Bridge nearing completion, set to open in September

After about three years of construction, the new Duong Bridge in Phu Dong commune, Hanoi, is entering a decisive stage, with the main span over the river nearing completion. Approach roads and interchanges are also being accelerated, with the project expected to open to traffic in September 2026.