The Hanoi People’s Committee has commenced construction of the Thuong Cat Bridge, the city’s sixth crossing over the Red River, marking a key milestone in improving urban connectivity and traffic flow. The VND7.3 trillion (USD277 million) project spans 3.9 km across the river and includes an additional 1.3 km of approach roads, linking Ky Vu Street in Thuong Cat Ward to National Highway 23B in Thien Loc Commune.
Designed as an eight-lane bridge, the project is fully financed through Hanoi’s city budget and is slated for completion in 2027. According to Deputy Chairman Duong Duc Tuan, the new bridge will help ease congestion, support the development of new urban areas, and facilitate the completion of Ring Road 3.5, enhancing connectivity between northwestern districts and central Hanoi.
Once operational, Thuong Cat Bridge is expected to serve as a crucial transport link in Hanoi’s expanding road network, complementing existing crossings and improving overall mobility across the capital.