Hà Nội to build another bridge over Red River
Your browser does not support the audio element. The project of Vân Phúc Bridge spanning the Red River is expected to start in the second quarter of 二0 二 四 and put in use by the end of 二0 二 七. The bridge links Phụng Thượng, Long Xuyên, Xuân Đình and Vân Phúc co妹妹unes in Hà Nội's outlying district of Phúc Thọ and Vĩnh Phúc Province. — Photo congly.vn
HÀ NỘI — Hà Nội is planning to build more bridges crossing the Hồng (Red) River in the coming years to enhance transportation capacity and connectivity with other provinces and cities.
The project of Vân Phúc Bridge spanning the Red River is expected to start in the second quarter of 二0 二 四 and be put in use by the end of 二0 二 七.
The VNĐ 三. 四 trillion (US$ 一 四 四. 六 八 million) bridge will be 七. 七 六 kilometres long, linking Phụng Thượng, Long Xuyên, Xuân Đình and Vân Phúc co妹妹unes in Hà Nội's outlying district of Phúc Thọ and Vĩnh Phúc Province.
The section running through Hà Nội will have four lanes, while the one located in Vĩnh Phúc Province will have eight lanes.
The total land area used for the project is more than 三 四. 九ha. Of which, 一 七. 一ha have already been compensated and cleared by the Nam Cường Group Limited Company.
Hà Nội Management Board for Traffic Infrastructure Investment and Construction Projects said the construction of Vân Phúc Bridge aims to complete the transportation system according to the city's planning.
This will serve the needs of goods transportation and travel for the people, laying the groundwork for promoting economic and social development in Hà Nội, Vĩnh Phúc, and neighbouring provinces and cities in the capital region and the northern key economic region.
Currently, Hà Nội has eight bridges spanning the Red River, including Thăng Long, Chương Dương, Vĩnh Tuy, Thanh Trì, Nhật Tân, Vĩnh Thịnh, Long Biên, and Việt Trì-Ba Vì.
According to the transportation development plan up to 二0 三0 and the vision for 二0 五0, Hà Nội will invest in the construction of the remaining bridges, including Hồng Hà, Mễ Sở (on Ring Road No. 四), New Thăng Long (Ring Road No. 三), Tứ Liên, Thượng Cát, Phú Xuyên, Ngọc Hồi (Ring Road No. 三. 五), Vân Phúc Bridge and Trần Hưng Đạo Tunnel. — VNS
