“Prime Minister Demands a Nearly 20,000-Billion-Dong Bridge, Constructed by the Vingroup Consortium, to Achieve This”

Prime Minister Kicks Off Construction of Tu Lien Bridge in Hanoi on May 19

On the morning of May 19 in Hanoi, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tu Lien Bridge and road construction project, with a total investment of nearly VND 20,000 billion.

In his speech, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that the Tu Lien Bridge project will contribute to solving Hanoi’s traffic issues, connecting different areas within the city, and facilitating regional and international connections through Noi Bai and Gia Binh airports.

The Prime Minister requested that the Project Management Board exercise the highest level of responsibility, and urged the contractors to strive to shorten the construction period to 24 months, while ensuring quality, avoiding cost overruns, and maintaining technical, aesthetic, safety, and environmental standards. He also emphasized the importance of applying advanced technology and machinery and preventing corruption and waste.

The Tu Lien Bridge project is of great importance and has received special attention from the Party and Government leaders. It is expected to be completed soon, as directed by General Secretary To Lam during his working session with the Hanoi Party Committee Standing Board on November 27, 2025, and in accordance with Resolution No. 77/NQ-CP of the regular Government meeting in March 2025 and the teleconference between the Government and localities.

The project comprises four sub-projects with a total investment of approximately VND 19,830 billion. Among these, three sub-projects are related to land clearance, with a total investment of about VND 4,332 billion, a total land area of 62.53 hectares, and affecting about 701 land acquisition cases.

The Tu Lien Bridge and road construction project is managed by the Project Management Board for Transport Construction Works in Hanoi, with a total investment of about VND 15,498 billion. The contractor is a joint venture between the Pacific Construction Group (China), Vingroup, and other partners.

The road leading to the bridge on the Nghi Tam side will be 48 meters wide, while the road on the Dong Anh side will be 60 meters wide. The Tu Lien Bridge will be a cable-stayed bridge with a width of 43 meters, featuring a steel truss main span of 500 meters and a tower height of 185 meters. The project also includes two intersections with Nghi Tam and Truong Sa roads, tunnels, and technical infrastructure, sidewalks, lighting, architectural lighting, and greenery…

Thus far, the project implementation has been effective, ensuring the commencement of construction along the entire route, with an expected completion in 2027.

Tu Lien Bridge Project: Addressing Hanoi’s Infrastructure and Environmental Challenges

The Tu Lien Bridge is one of 18 river-crossing road bridges in the Master Plan for Transport Development in Hanoi until 2030, with a vision towards 2050. Its goal is to connect transportation and socio-economic infrastructure on both sides of the Red River in the capital, contributing to the target of achieving a growth rate of over 8% in 2025 and laying the foundation for double-digit growth in the following years for the capital city in particular and the country in general.

This is the first river-crossing bridge project to be inaugurated in 2025, paving the way for the construction of six other major bridges: Tran Hung Dao, Thuong Cat, Ngoc Hoi (Ring Road 3.5), Hong Ha, Me So (Ring Road 4), and Van Phuc…

The completion of the bridge will facilitate connections between the center of Hanoi and the northern and northeastern areas across the Red River, as well as Thai Nguyen province. It will also provide access to the National Exhibition Center and the road from Gia Binh Airport to the city center, contributing to the socio-economic development of Hanoi and the Capital Region.

With its unique design featuring a two-plane cable-stayed structure, a large main span length, and tower height, the Tu Lien Bridge will become an architectural landmark. Upon its completion in 2027, it will be one of Hanoi’s iconic bridges.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Tu Lien Bridge marks a significant step in Hanoi’s dynamic development, reflecting its rapid and sustainable growth and reinforcing its role as the country’s economic leader. Hanoi, a city with a thousand years of culture and heroism, is also known as the City for Peace, where human conscience and dignity are valued.

However, during its development journey, Hanoi has faced several challenges, among which the most pressing issues to address are infrastructure and environmental concerns. A well-planned and feasible approach, along with a focus on key areas, is necessary to allocate resources effectively.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the Tu Lien Bridge project will not only improve Hanoi’s traffic flow and connectivity within the city and the region but also enhance international connections through Noi Bai and Gia Binh airports.

Additionally, it will boost Hanoi’s economic growth, aiming for an 8% increase this year as targeted, create new development spaces, increase land value, and promote economic growth, especially in the fields of services, tourism, culture, and entertainment in the area north of the Red River…

The Prime Minister particularly emphasized his desire for the bridge to become an architectural highlight, creating a beautiful landscape that befits and honors Hanoi’s rich cultural heritage and its status as a City for Peace.