A consortium of Deo Ca Group and Van Phu Invest recently presented preliminary findings from a two-month study on the Red River Boulevard and Landscape Project. The project, with an estimated investment of 300,000 trillion VND, encompasses an 80 km boulevard running along both riverbanks from Hong Ha bridge to Me So bridge. The boulevard will include 67 km of elevated roadways, and 10 km of underpasses with 6 lanes.
The consortium also proposed an 84 km monorail line, with 82 km elevated and 2 km underground, running alongside the Red river.
In addition, the project designates 3,300 ha for green spaces, 8 parks, and public areas, transforming the riverside into a scenic destination for tourism and services.
The consortium suggests adjusting the Red river urban subdivision plan, dividing it into three independent projects: a public investment project for site clearance managed by the Hanoi People's Committee; a public-private partnership (PPP) for the Red River Boulevard and Landscape; and a PPP for the Red River Monorail.
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Rendering of the elevated monorail alongside the Red River Landscape Boulevard. Deo Ca Group/Van Phu Invest |
Rendering of the elevated monorail alongside the Red River Landscape Boulevard. Deo Ca Group/Van Phu Invest
The proposed construction involves elevated sections running outside the dike combined with underpasses to ensure seamless connectivity without impacting existing historical structures and developing a multimodal transportation network. Grade-separated intersections will prioritize safety and convenience, with a focus on green spaces to preserve nature and historical sites.
Following the preliminary research, Hanoi People's Committee leaders requested the consortium to aim for a January 2026 groundbreaking and completion before 2030.
In June, the Hanoi People's Committee approved the consortium's proposal to study the Red River Boulevard and Landscape Project under a PPP model. The consortium committed to self-financing the project documentation process.
Hanoi's master plan for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2050, designates the Red river as a central green and scenic axis, a heritage-tourism-service space, connecting the capital with the Red River Delta. The Red River subdivision plan, approved by the Hanoi People's Committee in 3/2022, covers a substantial area of approximately 11,000 ha, stretching from Hong Ha bridge to Me So bridge.
This area includes 3,600 ha of the Red river itself, over 5,400 ha of riverbanks, and existing built-up areas comprising historical villages like Bat Trang, Van Khe, Trang Viet, Tam Xa, and Xuan Canh, as well as wards outside the dike such as Tu Lien, Nhat Tan, Thanh Tri, and Linh Nam.
Doan Loan
