Tam Trinh Road Expansion in Hanoi Faces Slow Construction Despite Land Clearance

Residents in Hanoi are expressing frustration over the sluggish pace of the Tam Trinh road expansion project. Despite significant progress in land clearance, with over 95% of properties demolished and clean sites available since early April, construction work appears to be moving at a crawl.

Anh Dũng, a resident, described having to move construction debris near his home for nearly two months since the land was cleared. He voiced the community's desire for accelerated construction to complete the vital road, which is intended to connect Ring Road 2, 2.5, and 3.

The 3.5km project, approved with an investment exceeding 3.35 trillion VND (approximately $130 million USD), began in October 2016. However, recent observations on May 28th showed minimal activity, with only two excavators working on a small section. The old, narrow road remains partially blocked by barriers, causing frequent traffic congestion during peak hours.

Local authorities acknowledge the project is underway, citing the need to relocate underground infrastructure as a factor influencing the pace. A representative from the Hoàng Mai Investment and Infrastructure Management Board confirmed that land has been handed over to contractors and work is focused on specific segments. Authorities plan to add two more construction teams to expedite the process.