Video: Hanoi Urgently Clears Land for the “Most Expensive Road on the Planet”
The Ring Road 1 project, spanning from Hoang Cau to Voi Phuc, starts at O Cho Dua intersection and ends at Voi Phuc intersection, covering over 2.2 km. It intersects with several major roads including Cat Linh, La Thanh, Lang Ha, Giang Vo, and Nguyen Chi Thanh.
Approved in late 2017 with a completion target of 2020, the project faced delays due to land clearance issues. With a total investment of over 7.8 trillion VND, land clearance alone accounts for 6 trillion VND, earning it the title of the “most expensive road on the planet.”
Recently, Hanoi Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc urged the wards of Lang, Giang Vo, and O Cho Dua to accelerate the Ring Road 1 project between Hoang Cau and Voi Phuc. Local authorities must complete land clearance by December 15, 2025, and open the road by January 15, 2026.
According to the Hanoi Civil Construction Project Management Board, the project involves reclaiming 153,341 m² of land from 1,983 households across O Cho Dua (29,745 m²/591 households), Lang (30,047 m²/597 households), and Giang Vo (40,015 m²/795 households), along with 53,534 m² of transportation land. As of November 23, measurements, inventory checks, and origin confirmations were completed. 1,950 out of 1,983 plans were approved, and 1,308 households received compensation totaling 2,635.4 billion VND. Giang Vo Ward has fully approved all 795 land clearance plans.
The Giang Vo Ward Party Committee launched a 20-day campaign to complete land clearance for the Ring Road 1 project, ensuring timely handover as directed by the city. The ward will enforce measures like cutting off utilities and erecting barriers for non-compliant households, while preparing legal actions for forced clearance if necessary.
VTC News reports that many areas along De La Thanh Street have been fenced off and prepared for demolition. Demolition work is underway at the Lang Ha and Nguyen Chi Thanh intersections.
Many shops along De La Thanh Street have closed, displaying relocation notices, as residents hurriedly move their belongings.
For households that have relocated, authorities have fenced off the areas and begun demolition.
Giang Vo Ward authorities have cut off utilities and fenced off 138 out of 144 non-compliant households, with 174 households yet to receive compensation or resettlement housing (pending approval from the Department of Construction).
As of December 2, many areas have been completely demolished.
Many houses have been vacated, leaving behind rubble.
Meanwhile, some residents remain behind barriers recently erected around their homes.
Part of the cleared land along De La Thanh Street is still being used by residents for storage and business.
Along De La Thanh Street (Hoang Cau – Lang Ha section), some residents have yet to relocate for land clearance.
The project’s endpoint at Voi Phuc intersection has been fully constructed and will soon connect with the Hoang Cau – Voi Phuc road. Upon completion, the project will alleviate congestion on La Thanh Street and enhance connectivity with central Hanoi.
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