The 46-kilometer Hanoi-Bac Giang National Road begins at National Road 31 intersection in Bac Giang and ends at the old Phu Dong toll station in Gia Lam District, Hanoi. The project commenced on February 20, 2014 with total investment of 4,219 billion VND (182.16 million USD) including 2,500 billion VND (107.94 million USD) of construction costs.
 
Hanoi-Bac Giang National Road 1 opened to traffic

The upgraded road is 33 meters wide which includes 4 lanes and 2 shoulders, allowing a maximum speed of 100km/h. There is a toll station in Phu Chan commune, Tu Son town, Bac Ninh.
 
Hanoi-Bac Giang National Road 1 opened to traffic 1
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc speaks at the ceremony

Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc commended the Ministry of Transportation, investor and contractors on completing the project after 18 months of working, 6 months ahead of schedule.
 
Hanoi-Bac Giang National Road 1 opened to traffic 2
Hanoi-Bac Giang National Road 1 opened to traffic 3
Vimeco representative receives the award

Contractor Vimeco received the award from the Transportation Minister according to the 4695/QĐ-BGTVT Decision for its attainment.
 
Hanoi-Bac Giang National Road 1 opened to traffic 4
Hanoi-Bac Giang National Road 1 opened to traffic 5


National road 1 expansion in Hanoi - Bac Giang section is expected to meet the increasing demand for transportation in Hanoi, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang and assist in reducing traffic congestion and accidents on National Road 1.
 
Translator: Minh Phương