Construction work in full swing at Hai Phong’s widest bridge
TRUNG KIEN•15/10/2026 11:03
Hai Thanh Bridge over the Lach Tray River is a key component of the project to build Ring Road 2’s section from Tan Vu through Hung Dao to Bui Vien Street.
The over 1.3 km long Hai Thanh Bridge across the Lach Tray River is a key component of the project to build Ring Road 2’s section from Tan Vu through Hung Dao to Bui Vien Street. It is currently under intensive construction. With a width of 36 m, this is the widest bridge in the city.The bridge’s wide deck requires complex construction techniques and the mobilization of many engineers and workers at the site.Once completed, Hai Thanh will be the first bridge in Hai Phong to feature LED lights installed on its cable-stayed system, creating lighting effects. In the photo: Workers install LED lights on the stay cables of Hai Thanh Bridge.By the end of September 2026, construction packages under the project to build Ring Road 2’s section from Tan Vu through Hung Dao to Bui Vien Street, had disbursed approximately 80% of the planned funds, exceeding the target of 75% by 5 percentage points.Workers pull and bundle cables connecting the piers of Hai Thanh Bridge.Workers take a short break after hours of work at the Hai Thanh Bridge construction site.Hai Thanh Bridge is expected to be connected at both ends by the end of October 2026 and opened to traffic before January 31, 2027.
