Hanoi builds Le Van Luong underpass to ease congestion

by NDO02 October 2020 Last updated at 19:00 PM

The ground-breaking ceremony for the underpass project
The ground-breaking ceremony for the underpass project

VTV.vn - The Hanoi government broke the ground on October 2 on the construction of an underpass at the intersection between Le Van Luong Street and the third ring road, designed to relieve traffic congestion in the area.

The underpass will run 475 metres along the streets of Le Van Luong and To Huu, including a 95-metre long tunnel and 380 metres of access roads, each direction featuring two lanes across a width of 7.75 metres.

Parts of the pavement along the above two streets will be cropped to expand their width.

The total cost of the project is VND698 billion (US$30 million) and it is expected to be complete after 18 months.

Head of Hanoi’s transport projects management Pham Hoang Tuan said the structure is highly complex because they have to ensure normal traffic during construction.

The city also needs to build an electrical substation to power the tunnel’s water pumping system and relocate telecommunications cables, water pipes and other structures in the area.

Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Hanoi Chairman Chu Ngoc Anh stated that the underpass is a key project to deal with congestion at the junction and help to complete the capital city’s transport infrastructure.

To Huu Street, which joins Le Van Luong Street at the third ring road, has been a major congestion hotspot for years as the two sides of the street are lined with dozens of apartment buildings.

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