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Hanoi to build 351 million USD bridge over Red River

The Hanoi People’s Council has approved, in principle, the construction of Thuong Cat bridge across the Red River, connecting Bac Tu Liem and Dong Anh districts.
Hanoi to build 351 million USD bridge over Red River ảnh 1Illustrative image. (Photo: Hanoi Traffic Construction Investment Project Management Board)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Hanoi People’s Council has approved, in principle, the construction of Thuong Catbridge across the Red River, connecting Bac Tu Liem and Dong Anh districts.

The bridge, which has a length of 820m and a width of 33m, is expected to ease traffic congestion and boost the socio-economic development of the capital city.

With a total estimated cost of nearly 8.3 trillion VND (351 million USD), the construction is scheduled to be done in four years, from 2023 to2027.

To ensure a well-coordinated traffic system, the council hasalso approved the construction of a belt road connecting Thuong Cat Bridge toNational Highway No 32 with a total investment of 1.5 trillion VND. The road isexpected to open to traffic in 2026.

Thuong Cat is one of the 10 new bridges spanning the Red River under Hanoi’stransport plan for the 2015-2030 period./.
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