On the morning of December 19th, in Phu Thuong ward, under the direction of the Hanoi People’s Committee, a consortium of investors including Dai Quang Minh, Van Phu, MIK Group, Thaco, T&T Group, and Hoa Phat Group held the groundbreaking ceremony for the Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis Project. The project is expected to be a breakthrough in infrastructure development and riverside urban reconstruction, opening up a sustainable and modern development space for the Capital in the new period.

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Attending the groundbreaking ceremony were Politburo Member, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man; former Politburo Member, former Hanoi Party Committee Secretary Pham Quang Nghi; and other Central Committee Members including Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee on Economic and Financial Affairs Phan Van Mai, Permanent Deputy Head of the Central Internal Affairs Commission Vo Van Dung, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung; State Auditor General Ngo Van Tuan; former Central Committee Member, former Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Pham Khoi Nguyen…

Representing Hanoi City were Central Committee Member, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Vu Dai Thang; former Central Committee Member, former Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen The Thao; Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Council Phung Thi Hong Ha…

A Project of Exceptionally Large Scale, Driving the Reconstruction of Riverside Urban Space

The Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis Construction Investment Project is one of 234 key works and projects across 34 provinces and cities simultaneously commencing construction, being inaugurated, or having their technical traffic opened to welcome the 14th National Party Congress. The project’s groundbreaking contributes to realizing the country’s strategic development orientations and concretizing the development goals of the Capital Hanoi in the new period.

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According to planning orientation, the Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis Construction Investment Project has a preliminary total investment of approximately 855,000 billion VND, implemented under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The project has a research scope of about 11,000 hectares, stretching from Hong Ha Bridge to Me So Bridge, within the administrative boundaries of 19 communes and wards of Hanoi City.

The investment scale includes a Transportation Boulevard Axis approximately 80km long; a system of landscape parks and recreational areas covering about 3,300 hectares; along with a land fund for site clearance of about 2,100 hectares for urban reconstruction and development. The Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis Construction Investment Project is divided into 4 independent component projects.

Among them, Component Project 1 is the Left Bank Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis, implemented in 7 communes and wards including Me Linh, Thien Loc, Vinh Thanh, Dong Anh, Bo De, Long Bien, and Bat Trang. The project includes the Left Hong Boulevard with a scale of 4-10 lanes, about 35.78km long; a riverside landscape road about 29km long; a system of 4 landscape park clusters with a total area of about 2,250 hectares, and a river embankment system on the Left Hong side about 29km long.

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Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis Project

The Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis Project is a major urban development initiative in Hanoi, Vietnam, designed to transform the city’s Red River riverbanks into a modern cultural, recreational, and ecological corridor. Historically, the area has been prone to flooding and informal settlement, but the project aims to revitalize the space with parks, infrastructure, and flood control measures while preserving its natural and cultural significance.

Hong Ha Bridge

The Hong Ha Bridge is a historic steel truss bridge spanning the Red River in Hanoi, Vietnam. Originally built by the French colonial administration and opened in 1902, it was a critical railway link and was heavily damaged during the Vietnam War. It was later rebuilt and remains an important transportation artery and a recognizable landmark in the city.

Me So Bridge

The “Me So Bridge” (Cầu Mê Sô) is a historic bridge located in northern Vietnam’s Hoa Binh Province. Originally built during the French colonial period in the early 20th century, it served as a crucial transportation link and later gained significance during the First Indochina War for its strategic military value. Today, it stands as a local landmark and a reminder of the region’s historical development.

Me Linh

Me Linh is a district in northern Hanoi, Vietnam, historically significant as the birthplace of the Trưng Sisters’ rebellion against Chinese rule in 40 AD. Today, it is a rapidly urbanizing area that preserves its heritage through temples and annual festivals commemorating these national heroines.

Thien Loc

“Thien Loc” is a common name for pagodas and temples in Vietnam, often meaning “Heavenly Blessing.” Without a specific location, it is difficult to provide a precise history, but such sites are typically Buddhist temples that have served as centers of worship, community, and cultural preservation for local Vietnamese communities for generations.

Vinh Thanh

Vinh Thanh is a district located in Bình Định province, Vietnam. Historically, it is part of the ancient Champa Kingdom and later became a significant area during the Vietnam War, notably as a site for a major U.S. military base. Today, it is known for its rural landscapes and agricultural production.

Dong Anh

Dong Anh is a suburban district on the northern outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam, historically significant as part of the ancient capital region of Co Loa. It is renowned as the site of the Co Loa Citadel, the capital of the early Vietnamese kingdom of Au Lac under King An Duong Vuong in the 3rd century BC. Today, it is a rapidly developing area that blends its profound archaeological heritage with modern urban expansion.

Bo De

“Bo De” typically refers to the **Bodhi Tree**, a sacred fig tree under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha. This event, central to Buddhism, is believed to have occurred in Bodh Gaya, India, around the 6th century BCE. The site and its descendant trees remain one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the Buddhist world.