The main segments of the second-phase construction of Vinh Tuy bridge pning Hong (Red) River (Vinh Tuy Bridge 2) in Hanoi is connected on May 30. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi - The main segments of the second-phase construction of Vinh Tuy bridge pning Hong (Red) River (Vinh Tuy Bridge 2) in Hanoi was connected on May 30.

According to the Hanoi Management Board for Traffic Infrastructure Investment and Construction Projects, after the remaining segments of the bridge are connected, construction units will complete the concrete balustrade, install lighting systems and other works in preparation for inaugurating the project before September 2.

Relevant units will also reorganise traffic, install separators, and complete the painting work for Vinh Tuy Bridge 1 to synchronise the two projects before October 10.

As of May 29, seven out of the eight segments of Vinh Tuy Bridge 2 were completed.

Designed with eight lanes, including two bus lanes, this is the first bridge in Hanoi with a dedicated bus lane.

Vinh Tuy Bridge 2, with a total investment of more than 2.54 trillion (109 million USD) sourced from the city’s budget, aims to complete Ring Road No 2 of the capital city and promote linkage between two banks of the river, as well as connect the city centre with the city’s north and northeast.

Once completed, the new bridge is expected to create favourable conditions for socio-economic development of the capital city, remove traffic jams on Ring Road No 2, and reduce vehicles on Thanh Tri Bridge and Ring Road No 3.

Vinh Tuy Bridge 1’s construction started in 2005 and was open to traffic in 2010 as one of the major construction projects to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.

The bridge, financed by the city’s budget, had total investment capital of 3.5 trillion VND (150.5 million USD).

It ps over 5.8km in length, including 3.7km crossing the river.