A modern flyover located at the Hoang Quoc Viet and Nguyen Van Huyen intersection in Cau Giay district, Hanoi was opened to traffic on August 28 with a view to easing traffic congestion in the downtown area, Kinh Te & Do Thi reported.

Leaders of the Hanoi’s authorities at the inauguration ceremony of the flyover at the Hoang Quoc Viet and Nguyen Van Huyen intersection on August 28. Photo: Thanh Hai

Work on the flyover first began on October 2019 with an investment of VND560 billion (US$24.08 million) sourced from the city’s budget. It measures 278m long and 16m wide.

The building of the flyover aims to widen the narrow section on Nguyen Van Huyen street. Therefore, it will reduce traffic congestion an facilitate vehicles to access to ring roads No.2 and No.3.

The flyover will also contribute to improving the transportation network as well as promoting socio-economic development in the districts of Cau Giay, Tay Ho and Bac Tu Liem.

The completion of the latest construction project is part of activities throughout the capital to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day, which falls on September 2.

At the inauguration ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen The Hung said that this is one of the city’s key projects which plays an important role in the capital city’s transport infrastructure.

The flyover would clear the traffic bottleneck on Nguyen Van Huyen street, Mr. Hung added.

At the ceremony, Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Vuong Dinh Hue handed over the certificate attesting the projects among those completed in welcoming the 17th municipal Party Congress for the flyover at Hoang Quoc Viet - Nguyen Van Huyen intersection.

The modern flyover located at the Hoang Quoc Viet and Nguyen Van Huyen intersection in Cau Giay district of Hanoi was opened to traffic on August 28. Photo: Thanh Hai

Pedestrians and rudimentary vehicles are prohibited to travel on the flyover. Photo: Thanh Hai