Da Nang has commenced construction of a west ring road and bridge to ease congestion on National Highway1A and link Highway 14B with the southeast urban zone.

Work on the key west ring road and bridge in Da Nang. The project will help connect National Highways 1A and 14B with the city's southeast urban zones.

The city’s priority infrastructure project includes a 14.3km section and a bridge spanning the Co Co River, with total investment of US$61.37 million.

The project is being funded by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund for International Development and the city.

The project will help connect industrial parks and zones in Lien Chieu District and suburbs in the south on the way to Hoi An.

Contractors have been given 17 months to complete the project.

The city's transport department said on Tuesday that it would start construction of a flyover at the busy junction of the Tran Thi Ly Bridge and a two-tunnel project at another junction west of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge with a total investment of $41.3 million.

The multi-level junction will help ease congestion from Da Nang Airport to beach tourism sites in Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son districts, as well as Hoi An.

The ministry and the city have been jointly developing a series of strategic projects, such as the relocation of the railway station; upgrading sea ports and the expansion of the Hai Van Tunnel; and a new Lien Chieu port and Kim Lien railway cargo station.

Da Nang plans to become a ‘green and smart’ city by 2025.

The World Bank has been providing loans for Da Nang's priority infrastructure projects and sustainable development since 2008.

Source: VNS/ DA NANG Today