Nhat Tan bridge, one of seven main bridges in Hanoi, is the longest steel cable-stayed bridge in Vietnam and considered a new symbol of the capital city as it creates new Hanoi urban facelift.
Located on Ring Road 3, the nine-kilometer Nhat Tan bridge (or Vietnam-Japan Friendship bridge) is the longest suspension bridge in Vietnam. It is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Red river in Hanoi, inaugurated on January 4, 2015.
This bridge, the gateway to Hanoi, also serves as a symbol of friendship between Vietnam and Japan. The project was funded with a Japan International Cooperation Agency ODA loan. |
Nhat Tan bridge forms part of a new six-lane highway which help shorten the road linking Hanoi’s center with Noi Bai international airport, the second busiest airport of Vietnam in passengers. |
The main bridge, 1500-meter cable-stayed structure with many spans, is a very rare type of bridge in the world and it is one of the longest bridges in Southeast Asia. |
The bridge’s structure is a modern type in the world, with five main towers connecting the cable-stayed spans to support the entire main part of the bridge. These five towers represent Hanoi’s five ancient gates in the old time. |
Road congestion is a huge problem in Hanoi, but at least part of the traffic picture is getting prettier. The modern, cable-stayed bridge connecting the city’s center to its airport is now a colorful work of changing LED art at night. |
Thanks to the smart lighting system of modern LED lighting, Nhat Tan bridge has been considered a new sparkle for Hanoi’s skyline. |
Philips Lighting, a global leader in lighting, partnered with a leading Vietnamese construction company, the Sun Group, to turn the bridge into an illuminated work of art. |
Each night, the new lighting system bathes the bridge in a prism of colors, turning the structure into an ever-changing work of art. |
The new architectural lighting illuminates the five majestic spans, along with the cables that run high above the bridge. |
The actual light points on the bridge’s spans are Philips Color Kinetics, which can create a staggering 16.7 million different colors. |
Compared to conventional lighting, the new long-life LED system may deliver up to 75% energy savings, as well as saving on operation and maintenance costs. |
A vital, visible link between Hanoi and its main airport, the illuminated bridge has been attracting tourists and locals alike. |
The superior system is managed and controlled remotely through smart controllers and advanced lighting management software which have been applied in many famous works in the world. |
This system with its smart technology not only provides light for traffic vehicles but can also easily change colors by theme or for weather conditions. |
Moreover, this symbolic quality is further enhanced by Philips’ new lighting system, which can illuminate the bridge in special colors to commemorate events and holidays. |
