Hanoi has recommended that the expressway segment of the Ring Road 5 - Capital Region project be invested in with a scale of eight lanes, rather than the six lanes initially proposed in the pre-feasibility study.
The Hanoi People’s Committee recently provided feedback on the pre-feasibility study report for the Ring Road 5 investment project, which was drafted by the Ministry of Construction. While the city generally agrees with the research direction, it has requested adjustments regarding the investment scale, traffic organization, and implementation plans.
For segments and interchanges within Hanoi’s jurisdiction that have a planned cross-section of 120 meters, the city proposes that the Stage budget fund the main expressway, covering both site clearance and construction for eight lanes. Meanwhile, the city would utilize local budget funds to handle site clearance for the remaining area—from the road embankment base to the planning boundary—and to construct parallel roads.
According to the Hanoi Department of Construction, the six-lane option in the current study generally aligns with existing planning. However, because the segment passing through Hanoi plays a vital role in connecting key expressways—such as Hanoi–Lao Cai and Cau Gie–Ninh Binh—and links the urban core with gateway traffic systems, the city is urging a scale upgrade to eight lanes to meet future transportation demands.
Regarding traffic organization, Hanoi has proposed not to build overpasses across the expressway. Following the development orientation of Ring Road 5 as a multi-modal transport axis combining road and urban rail, the city suggests implementing a system of pedestrian underpasses to connect both sides. The proposal also includes sidewalks at least 1 meter wide and specialized underpasses for heavy vehicles to ensure smooth traffic flow and the efficient exploitation of land along the corridor.
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