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Hanoi Party Secretary Tran Duc Thang has warned that weak contractors will be replaced if they delay key infrastructure projects, as the city pushes major works to accelerate construction and avoid direct impacts on residents’ daily lives.
During on-site inspections of major projects, the Secretary said Hanoi will tighten progress and will not accept prolonged, slow construction. He noted that if any unit delays or lacks the required capacity, the city will consider reallocation to prevent negative effects on people.
The inspection team reviewed multiple works, including Ring Road 1 (Hoang Cau–Voi Phuc segment), Tay Ho Tay drainage works, Yen Nghia 1 reservoir, and the western drainage system (including La Khe canal and the Yen Nghia pumping station).
Ring Road 1 (Hoang Cau–Voi Phuc segment)
The Secretary asked agencies to review the full construction process, identify bottlenecks, and set specific remedial milestones. The target is to complete the roadbed by September 2 and finish two overpasses on the route before year-end. He stressed that each day of delay would prolong congestion, pollution, and longer travel times for residents.
Tay Ho Tay drainage works to Hoang Quoc Viet
Given the area’s high population density, the city requires faster progress to reduce the risk of flooding during heavy rains. The directive includes:
Contractors were also urged to consider nighttime work to minimize road closures and reduce disruption to traffic and daily life.
Yen Nghia 1 lake
In addition to drainage functions, the lake is intended as a community space. The city set the following deadlines:
La Khe canal (western drainage system)
The Secretary said the main issues for La Khe canal are technical and environmental, warning that pollution or encroachment could affect daily living. He requested clarification of discharge points and encroachment cases and said they must be resolved decisively. Deadlines include:
Overall, the city’s directive is that progress must go hand in hand with accountability. Investors and contractors are required to commit to milestones and prepare contingency plans. Hanoi said it will intensify inspections, and any unit failing to meet requirements will be replaced to ensure projects do not drag on and negatively affect people’s lives and livelihoods.
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