Hai Phong (VNA) – A project on upgrading a sectionconnecting Lang Am and Nhan Muc bridges in Vinh Bao district, northern HaiPhong city, was inaugurated on October 13.
Approved in 2016, the project, which cost over 1.29 trillion VND (55.6 million USD),included the upgrade of a 7.7km section of National Highway 37 and constructionof a new 7.57km section near Chanh Duong canal. It also constructed a bridge spanningDong canal that is 12m wide and 24m long as well as another bridge crossingChanh Duong canal that is 15m wide and 24m long.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Chairman of themunicipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Tung said the road will help facilitatetravel on National Highways 37 and 10, which connect Hai Phong to otherlocalities.
The city plans to further linking the road to its coastalroute in a bid to boost Vinh Bao socio-economic growth, he added.
According to the municipal leader, Hai Phong has so farinvested in developing rural infrastructure to expand its connectivity andeconomic space. The city will build four new bridges to increase its connectionwith neighbouring Hai Duong and Quang Ninh provinces./.