A 2km-long road construction project in Hanoi, Vietnam, has been ongoing since 2016, causing concerns among locals due to its slow progress and safety hazards.
While the road is supposed to connect two major areas, only one side has been paved, with the other remaining uneven and separated by a nearly 2-meter-high fence.
Thousands of vehicles are forced to navigate the narrow, pothole-ridden road daily, dealing with dust in dry weather and muddy conditions when it rains.
Minor accidents are a frequent occurrence, especially during rush hours or at night when there is a lack of lighting.
“It’s frustrating to see this road never seem to get finished. There’s no lighting, so it’s pitch black and dangerous at night. I’ve witnessed numerous accidents here. When it rains, the road gets slippery and motorbikes often fall. I’m anxious every time I have to pass through here on my way home from work,” shared a concerned resident, Mr. Pham Van Cong.
The ongoing construction not only poses safety risks but also severely impacts the daily lives of residents nearby. Dust covers the road and settles on their homes and belongings. On dry days, they have to constantly spray water to reduce the dust. “Except when it rains, I have to sprinkle water in front of my house 6 to 8 times a day. Otherwise, the fine dust gets into my house and covers everything,” shared Ms. Nguyen Thi Mai, a local resident.
The road was intended to be a vital transportation artery in West Hanoi, alleviating congestion on the already overloaded old Road 70. However, nearly a decade later, the project remains unfinished. Many businesses along the route have suffered due to the dusty and congested conditions, hindering their trade.
According to the Nam Tu Liem District Project Management Board, the delay is due to challenges in land clearance. While most of the required 62,000 square meters of land, mainly agricultural and public land, has been acquired, there is still an issue with approximately 4,000 square meters belonging to 90 households. Seventy-five households have handed over the land, some are awaiting resettlement, and seven households are awaiting compensation approval.
Additionally, 15 graves have yet to be relocated due to compensation disagreements. It is anticipated that compensation agreements with the remaining households will be finalized by the fourth quarter of 2025. If all goes well, the entire project could be completed by 2026.
The construction site has been devoid of workers and equipment for months, and the existing barriers are deteriorating, with corrugated iron sheets falling onto the road, creating hazardous conditions, especially at night or during windy and rainy weather.
The extension of Road 70, connecting Van Phuc village in Ha Dong district to Tap neighborhood in Dai Mo, is a crucial project for Southwest Hanoi’s transportation network. It not only links major residential areas but also serves as a vital artery between Nam Tu Liem and Ha Dong districts and the districts of Quoc Oai and Thach That.
With the rising population and the development of new residential areas along the route, the need for efficient transportation is pressing. If completed by next year, the road will significantly reduce congestion on the old Road 70 and contribute to infrastructure integration, easing traffic congestion, and boosting socio-economic development in the region.
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