The 36.3km project stretching from Ring Road 1 to the Cau Gie interchange, passing through 18 wards and communes in Hanoi.

Authorities in Hanoi on May 19 broke ground on a major urban
infrastructure and redevelopment project along National Highway 1A, aimed at
expanding urban space and reshaping the southern gateway of the capital.

The project will develop a new urban corridor stretching
from Ring Road 1 to the Cau Gie interchange of the National Highway 1A, with total investment estimated at
nearly VND162 trillion (approximately $6.3 billion).

Spanning about 36.3 kilometers, the route will pass through
18 wards and communes in Hanoi. The starting point connects to the Kim Lien
tunnel area, while the endpoint links to the Cau Gie interchange in Chuyen My
Commune.

The roadway will feature a cross-section of up to 90 meters,
including 10 main traffic lanes and six parallel service lanes, with a designed
speed of 80 kilometers per hour.

Construction and related infrastructure are expected to be
completed by 2027, contributing to the city’s long-term transport development
strategy under Hanoi’s 100-year master plan.

Beyond easing traffic congestion at the southern entrance to
the capital, the project is also envisioned as a new urban development axis
integrating transport infrastructure with urban renovation and redevelopment
along the National Highway 1A corridor.

VnEconomy-Dung Huynh