Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh kicks off US$780 million bridge in Hanoi

THE HANOI TIMES — Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh today [May 19] attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Tu Lien Bridge in Hanoi, the project costs an estimated investment of VND19.8 trillion (US$780 million) and scheduled for completion in 2027.

Attending the ceremony included Secretary of Hanoi Party Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai.

The start of work on the bridge coincides with the celebration of the 135th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890– 2025).

Chinh highlighted Tu Lien Bridge as a strategic corridor that will connect the metropolitan area of the city to Noi Bai Airport, major highways, and the National Exhibition and Fair Center in Dong Anh District and stressed the urgent need to improve transportation infrastructure in Hanoi. 

The Prime Minister urged Hanoi’s authorities to remain committed to land clearance efforts and establish favorable conditions for executing the project. He also called for collaboration among ministries and sectors to ensure the project stays on schedule and meets quality standards.

“Tu Lien Bridge is more than just an infrastructure project. It is a new symbol of Hanoi, representing the city’s aspirations for development and international integration in this new era,” he said.

The 2.9-kilometer bridge is a large-scale infrastructure project in Hanoi, featuring a distinctive crisscross cable-stayed design and a one-kilometer main span. It has six lanes for motor vehicles, two lanes for mixed use, and two pedestrian walkways. The bridge, from Nghi Tam Street in Tay Ho District to Truong Sa Street in Dong Anh and Long Bien Districts, provides direct access to the Hanoi-Thai Nguyen Expressway.

The entire route, including the approach roads, spans 11.5 kilometers.

Once operational, the bridge will reduce logistics costs, stimulate business activity, promote tourism, and provide new space for urban expansion. The project is expected to accelerate the transformation of Dong Anh District into a major cultural and service hub for the capital city and the country as a whole.

Tran Sy Thanh, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, expressed his belief that the construction of the Tu Lien Bridge is expected to help the capital reach its economic growth target of 8% in 2025. He also believes it will create momentum for double-digit growth in the following years, affirming Hanoi’s leading role in the nation’s development.