The Hanoi People's Committee has requested departments, districts and relevant units to accelerate procedures for implementing a number of key transport projects to reduce traffic congestions and contribute to promoting the capital’s socio-economic development, Hanoimoi reported.

Accordingly, for the second phase of the Vinh Tuy bridge project, the municipal People's Committee has requested the Department of Planning and Investment to report on the preparation progress to soon kick start the project.

The red part illustrates the expansion of Vinh Tuy bridge

The Hanoi Transport Construction Project Management Board, which is the investor, needs to urgently complete a feasibility study, send it to the Department of Transport for appraisal and submit to the municipal People's Committee for approval in the second quarter of 2020.

For the project of Phap Van - Cau Gie which connects Ring Road 3, the Department of Planning and Investment needs to report to the Hanoi People's Committee to review the budget allocation plan.

The Hanoi Transport Construction Project Management Board has cooperated with the People's Committees of Hoang Mai and Thanh Tri districts to immediately carry out land clearance for the project.

The construction of Me So bridge which connects Phap Van - Cau Gie highway with Hanoi – Hai Phong highway would also be accelerated to divert a number of vehicles away from Hanoi’s downtown and reduce traffic congestion.

In order to accelerate the project, the Hanoi People's Committee has requested the Department of Planning and Architecture to advise and select the architectural design plan for the bridge.

The Department of Planning and Investment is asked to guide investors to complete the pre-feasibility study report and submit it for approval in the second quarter of 2020.