Hanoi to start $755 mln Tu Lien Bridge construction in May

The Hanoi People's Committee has announced plans to begin construction of the VND19 trillion (nearly $755 million) Tu Lien Bridge in May.

The bridge is part of the larger project to connect the Ho Tay - Co Loa axis and is one of  more bridges planned to cross the Red River. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and promote socio-economic development on both banks of the river as well as the entire city.

According to the feasibility study report, the Tu Lien Bridge and the connecting road to the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen Expressway will cover a total length of approximately 11.5 km, starting from the Nghi Tam intersection to the Ring Road 3 intersection.

The Tu Lien Bridge itself will span 2.9 km, with the main bridge covering 1 km. The planned cross-section includes two lanes for motorized vehicles, two mixed lanes, and two lanes for pedestrians.

The bridge will feature a main span across the Red River, connecting the western bank along the Au Co - Nghi Tam route (in Yen Phu and Tu Lien wards, Tay Ho district) with the eastern bank in Dong Anh district.

Upon completion, Hanoi will have a total of 18 bridges crossing the Red River, as per the plan approved by the Prime Minister.

To date, the city has constructed nine bridges and is currently mobilizing capital to implement the remaining nine bridges, including Van Phuc, Hong Ha, Thuong Cat, New Thang Long, Tu Lien, Me So, Tran Hung Dao, Phu Xuyen, and Ngoc Hoi.