The Government of Hanoi aims to complete its long-delayed Ring Road 2.5 project by the fourth quarter of 2026 after approving more than VND8.4 trillion (about USD320 million) to fund land clearance and construction of the remaining sections. City authorities said the project is being implemented under an emergency investment mechanism to ease chronic congestion and support major national events.
Ring Road 2.5 spans nearly 19.64 km, running from the Ciputra New Urban Area to the interchange with Ring Road 3 near Thanh Tri Bridge, with a planned width of 40–50 meters. To date, five sections totaling over 11 km have been completed and opened to traffic, while another five sections covering more than 6 km are under construction. The emergency order focuses on completing the final three missing sections, with most of the budget allocated to land acquisition and site clearance.
Officials said the ring road plays a critical role in redistributing traffic and reducing pressure on the heavily congested Ring Roads 2 and 3. Surveys, design work and cost estimates are underway, alongside public consultations and preparations for relocation in affected areas. Ring Road 2.5 forms part of Hanoi’s broader plan to develop seven ring roads totaling around 285 km, as the city accelerates transport infrastructure development to meet rising urban mobility needs.