The timely support from the capital's trade union organization has provided strong encouragement for workers to remain on site and accelerate progress on key infrastructure projects.
At the Van Phuc Bridge construction site, Thang praised the strong sense of responsibility shown by project staff and workers.
According to the Hanoi Transport Construction Investment Project Management Board, the Van Phuc Bridge project spans the Red River and includes a connecting road to National Highway 32, located in Phuc Loc and Phuc Tho communes. The project broke ground on August 19, 2025, and by the end of January 2026, 100 percent of the site had been cleared and handed over for construction.
Leaders of the Hanoi Labor Federation encourage and present gifts to workers working through Tet at a key construction site.
The contractor consortium has deployed 10 construction teams across the entire project. For bored piles, a critical item that determines overall progress, 132 of 815 piles were completed in 2025. The site currently maintains a workforce of 252 managers, engineers and workers.
During the Lunar New Year holiday, contractors continue to operate three construction teams, focusing on bored piles in the Red River and the viaduct section over Van Coc reservoir. The project is targeting completion in celebration of APEC 2027.
At the Thuong Cat Bridge project, construction activity remains equally intense. The project is progressing according to schedule while ensuring quality and occupational safety. To date, 16 of 36 D2000 bored piles for the main span of the cable-stayed bridge at pier P31 have been completed, alongside construction of approach bridges from piers P21 to P27. About 200 managers, engineers and workers are currently stationed on site.
The project management board has arranged adequate temporary housing, electricity, water supply and rest areas for workers. Occupational safety measures are being strictly implemented, with no accidents reported.
Leaders discuss and assess the situation of workers working through the Tet holiday.
Speaking during the visit, Thang expressed his appreciation for workers who set aside family reunions to remain on site during Tet. He urged contractors to continue improving working conditions, caring for workers' well-being and ensuring absolute safety.
He also called on engineers and workers to maintain their efforts, strive to complete projects ahead of schedule and contribute to the capital's socio-economic development.
On this occasion, the Hanoi Labor Federation presented Tet gifts and provided financial support totaling VND30 million (US$1,180) to union members and workers at the construction sites.
Sharing his thoughts at the meeting, Tran Ngoc Van, from Gia Vien District in Ninh Binh Province, said that out of responsibility and a desire to see the bridge completed soon for public use, he chose to work through the holiday.
"We miss home, but we encourage each other to keep going. We treat one another like family and celebrate Tet simply at the construction site," he said.
As the bridge spans gradually take shape over the Red River, they not only enhance transport connectivity but also reflect the close support and solidarity between the trade union organization and workers on the front lines of development.