$29mn underpass congested following inauguration in Hanoi
Thursday, October 06, 2022, 13:11 GMT+7
A VND700 billion (US$29.3 million) underpass in Hanoi faced serious congestion on Wednesday morning, just two hours after it was officially opened to traffic.
The inauguration of Le Van Luong Underpass was organized by the Hanoi People’s Committee on Wednesday morning.
The underground passage is considered a key project in the capital city which is aimed at mitigating congestion at the intersection of Le Van Luong Street - To Huu Street and Khuat Duy Tien Street - Ring Road No. 3, Duong Duc Tuan, vice-chairman of the municipal administration, said at the ceremony.
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| The inauguration of Le Van Luong Underpass is organized in Hanoi, October 5, 2022. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre |
However, a serious traffic jam occurred along the underpass at around 8:00 am the same day, just two hours after it was opened to traffic, when a large number of vehicles entered the underpass from To Huu Street en route to the inner city.
“It took me quite a while to get through the short underpass,” Dang Minh Tuan, a resident in Ha Dong District, complained.
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| One of the first vehicles entering Le Van Luong Underpass in Hanoi, October 5, 2022. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre |
Costing nearly VND700 billion, the construction of Le Van Luong Underpass was initiated in October 2020.
Stretching 457 meters, the passage is located under the busy intersection of Le Van Luong Street - To Huu Street and Khuat Duy Tien Street - Ring Road No. 3 in Thanh Xuan District.
It is one of four underpasses currently in operation in Hanoi.
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| Serious congestion occurs along Le Van Luong Underpass following its inauguration in Hanoi, October 5, 2022. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre |
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| Serious congestion occurs along Le Van Luong Underpass following its inauguration in Hanoi, October 5, 2022. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre |
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| A bird’s-eye view of the intersection of Le Van Luong Street - To Huu Street and Khuat Duy Tien Street - Ring Road No. 3 in Hanoi, October 5, 2022. Photo: A.H. / Tuoi Tre |
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