Hanoi Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang and Standing Deputy Party Secretary Nguyen Trong Dong conducted field inspections at the Me So Bridge project.

Also joining the delegation were Central Committee Member and Standing Deputy Party Secretary Nguyen Trong Dong; Member of the Hanoi Party Standing Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Duong Duc Tuan; along with representatives of relevant departments, agencies, and local authorities.

Regarding the Me So Bridge component under Ring Road 4 – Capital Region, construction is being carried out intensively as part of Component Project 3 under a BOT (build-operate-transfer) model.

Rendering of the Me So Bridge project

On the Hanoi side, site clearance has been fully completed. On the Hung Yen side, one household and four power lines crossing the route remain unresolved, with local authorities working to finalize clearance in April 2026. 

Additional land acquisition areas following design adjustments at several interchanges and connecting branches are also nearing completion, including site clearance and relocation of technical infrastructure.

Hanoi Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang and Standing Deputy Party Secretary Nguyen Trong Dong inspect the Me So Bridge project

To meet the schedule, contractors are maintaining multiple work fronts for substructure and approach bridge construction. To date, 249 out of 596 bored piles have been completed, along with 14 pile caps, two piers, and three SuperT girders. 

The project has reached an output value of approximately VND622 billion (US$24.9 million), equivalent to 19.26% of the contract. The main bridge alone accounts for about VND380 billion (US$15.2 million) out of VND1.8 trillion (US$72 million), exceeding the planned schedule by 4.58%.

The Project Management Board and contractors have developed a construction plan to mitigate impacts during the 2026 rainy and flood season. The target is to complete four K0 segments of the main pylons by December 25, 2026, and close the main span between piers P3–P4 by September 10, 2027.

Cumulative disbursement for Component Project 3 has reached 81.2%, generally meeting schedule requirements. However, pressure from material supply constraints and fluctuations in fuel prices is directly affecting construction progress, requiring close coordination in price disclosure and the assurance of material supply.

For the Ngoc Hoi Bridge and its approach roads, construction began on August 19, 2025. Contractors are now deploying multiple work fronts simultaneously, aiming for completion ahead of the APEC Summit. The main bridge crossing the Red River has completed 72 out of 80 bored piles for the main tower piers, with full completion expected in April 2026.

The approach bridge has completed 802 out of 2,242 bored piles, cast 11 out of 2,220 SuperT girders, and finished 9 out of 160 pile caps. In April 2026, the plan is to increase output to 950 bored piles, 50 SuperT girders, and 30 pile caps. At the same time, casting yard construction and service road works are being maintained continuously.

In terms of land clearance, the Hanoi side has handed over the full 32.6 hectares. Hung Yen has handed over 12.8 out of 22.66 hectares. Remaining obstacles include four pressure relief wells within the Red River right-bank dike corridor and several power, water, and telecommunications facilities that must be relocated alongside land handover.

In 2025, the project disbursed 100% of its allocated capital. In 2026, disbursement has reached 44% of the city's annual plan. Progress depends heavily on completing the remaining land clearance in Van Giang district and resolving technical infrastructure along the route.

For the Ring Road 2.5 section through Cau Giay Ward, spanning 1,130 meters in two segments, efforts are focused on completing land clearance for construction. The 420-meter section from Cau Giay Street to Dich Vong New Urban Area has approved all 338 compensation plans, with 337 handed over, reaching 99.7%. One remaining case involves a historical site undergoing dismantling and relocation.

The 710-meter section from Dich Vong New Urban Area to Duong Dinh Nghe Street has been implemented under an emergency construction order since January 4, 2026. In less than three months, the ward relocated 359 graves, seven days ahead of schedule. To date, 29,701 out of 32,159 square meters have been acquired, reaching 92.4%, with 24,656 square meters handed over to the investor for construction.

The remaining 7.6%, equivalent to 39 cases covering 2,458 square meters, is being handled in accordance with regulations. Construction began on March 20, 2026, allowing parallel implementation of construction and land clearance, with the goal of completing full handover as directed by the city.

Speaking at the site, Hanoi Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang commended project investors, contractors, and local authorities for accelerating progress and meeting planned targets.

He noted that the Me So Bridge is a key driver project connecting Hanoi with neighboring provinces, opening new development space for the southern and southeastern areas of the city, easing pressure on existing routes, and facilitating goods transport and travel. Any delay, he stressed, would directly affect both the capital and the broader capital region, and must be avoided.

Thang instructed the Project Management Board, Hong Van commune, and related units to closely monitor all tasks under Hanoi's responsibility, especially land clearance, construction of service roads, and material stockyards, to ensure uninterrupted construction conditions. Difficulties in coordination with central ministries and Hung Yen province must be fully consolidated, clearly reported, and accompanied by concrete solutions, without being left unresolved at lower levels.

Given that construction takes place over the Red River, he emphasized strict requirements on labor safety, inland waterway and road traffic safety, environmental protection, and river flow management. All procedures and regulations must be strictly followed. Any violations leading to safety incidents will result in strict accountability for contractors, supervisors, and related individuals. The city will closely monitor each milestone, linking leadership responsibility to specific results at every stage.

For the Ngoc Hoi Bridge, Thang highlighted its critical role in enhancing southern connectivity, easing pressure on existing bridges and road networks, and opening up new development space for Thanh Tri Commune and surrounding areas. Completion will directly benefit tens of thousands of households and businesses currently facing congestion and prolonged travel times.

He set clear deadlines: Hung Yen province must complete site clearance for the remaining 12.66 hectares of agricultural land by June 30, 2026, and for residential land by July 15, 2026. Hanoi's Department of Agriculture and Environment must coordinate the clearance of pressure relief wells within the Red River dike corridor by May 10, 2026. Hanoi's Department of Construction must coordinate the dredging of approximately 40,000 cubic meters of sediment to ensure construction progress.

The Project Management Board was instructed to review all remaining obstacles related to land and technical infrastructure, ensuring no case is overlooked, and to resolve all issues within its authority on schedule. Accountability will be clearly assigned to agencies, units, and individuals in cases of delayed procedures due to a lack of coordination or supervision.

Investors and contractors must report clearly on the progress of each component and ensure traffic safety during construction. Progress must go hand in hand with quality. Any changes to the schedule must be clearly explained, with justified reasons and specific corrective measures. Close coordination among all parties is required to ensure progress, with the goal of completing the project in the second quarter of 2027.

At the Ring Road 2.5 project, Hanoi Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang noted that once completed, the route will significantly reduce congestion and improve daily travel, work, and study conditions for residents. Any delay would directly impact people's lives.

He instructed Cau Giay, Yen Hoa, and Thanh Xuan wards, along with the Project Management Board and relevant departments, to review each remaining land clearance issue. Every bottleneck must have a clear solution, a defined deadline, and an assigned responsible party.

Cau Giay Ward must complete land clearance for remaining households no later than May 15, 2026. For other sections, including Vu Pham Ham – Tran Duy Hung and Nguy Nhu Kon Tum – Nguyen Trai, relevant departments and local authorities must urgently resolve outstanding issues to complete land clearance and enable contractors to meet the planned schedule.