Construction of Tu Lien Bridge, one of Hanoi’s key transportation infrastructure projects , is scheduled to start in mid-May this year, according to the capital city’s People’s Committee.

Chairman of the committee Tran Sy Thanh has requested relevant departments and agencies to take all necessary measures to break ground on the bridge and its access roads on May 19.

Total investment capital is estimated at VND22 trillion ($855 million).

The bridge is part of the larger project to connect the Ho Tay - Co Loa axis and is one of  Hanoi's more bridges planned to cross the Red River. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion and promote socio-economic development on both banks of the river as well as the entire city.

According to the feasibility study report, the Tu Lien Bridge and the connecting road to the Hanoi - Thai Nguyen Expressway will cover a total length of approximately 11.5 km, starting from the Nghi Tam intersection to the Ring Road 3 intersection.

The Tu Lien Bridge itself will span 2.9 km, with the main bridge covering 1 km. The planned cross-section includes two lanes for motorized vehicles, two mixed lanes, and two lanes for pedestrians.

The bridge will feature a main span across the Red River, connecting the western bank along the Au Co - Nghi Tam route (in Yen Phu and Tu Lien wards, Tay Ho district) with the eastern bank in Dong Anh district.