Hanoi recommends an 8-lane expressway for a section of Capital Region ring road 5, replacing the 6-lane option proposed by the Ministry of Construction.
Beyond the Red River dike, the section through the capital's center is densely packed with houses stretching from the dike's base to the riverbank; the section through Me Linh commune is a renowned agricultural area.
Dong Thap will study relocating the provincial administrative center to the Cai Be - Cai Lay area after 2030, aiming to expand development space and increase connectivity with Ho Chi Minh City and the Southeast region.
A company proposes adjusting the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway planning to 8-10 lanes instead of 10-12, due to forecasts of traffic volume dispersing to new transport arteries in southern Hanoi.
