Tran Hung Dao, Hong Ha and Me So bridges have exceeded their planned construction progress, according to the latest report from Hanoi's Department of Construction.
The report, covering weeks 44 and 45 of 2026, shows varying progress across seven major bridge projects spanning the Red River.
Tran Hung Dao Bridge leads the seven projects, with completed construction work valued at more than VND 3.36 trillion (USD 129 million), representing 54.2 per cent of its contract value.
This was 4.3 percentage points above the revised schedule and 6.2 points ahead of the original contractual target.
The value of completed work increased by more than VND 181 billion compared with the week 43 report, the largest increase among the seven projects.
The 4.18-kilometre bridge will connect central Hanoi with the city's eastern districts and is scheduled for completion before June 30, 2027.
By early November 2026, contractors had completed all 128 bored piles and seven main bridge pier foundations, while structural work on five main piers in the river was largely finished.
Around 28 construction teams are working on girders, steel structures, approach bridges and connections at both ends.
All 31.05 hectares of land required under the clearance plan have been handed over. However, some 22kV and 110kV power cables, water pipelines, trees and security cameras still need relocating.
Two other projects making progress are Hong Ha and Me So bridges, both part of the Hanoi Capital Region's Ring Road 4.
Construction work on Hong Ha Bridge reached nearly VND 2.126 trillion, or 53.4 per cent of the contract value, 0.9 percentage points ahead of the revised schedule.
The value of completed work increased by around VND 66 billion from week 43.
At Me So Bridge, completed work rose by VND 68 billion to over VND 1.618 trillion, or 50.1 per cent of the contract value, 1.6 percentage points ahead of the revised schedule.
Both projects have received all the land required for construction, allowing contractors to proceed with subsequent works.
Hong Ha and Me So bridges are key crossings on Ring Road 4, improving links between Hanoi and neighbouring provinces in the capital region.
Under the current schedule, Ring Road 4's component project 3, which includes both bridges, must achieve technical opening before July 2027.
Meanwhile, four other bridges remain behind their revised construction schedules.
Tu Lien Bridge has reached 26.8 per cent of its contract value, Ngoc Hoi 26 per cent, Thuong Cat 20 per cent and Van Phuc 35.6 per cent.
Hanoi's Department of Construction identified outstanding land clearance, utility relocation and disposal sites for excavated soil as major obstacles.
At Tu Lien Bridge, although the planned land clearance has been completed, two households in Alley 310 of Nghi Tam Street and an unrelocated 110kV power line continue to obstruct work on several foundations and piers.
Ngoc Hoi Bridge still faces clearance problems involving 0.53 hectares in Hung Yen Province, 17 graves and electricity and water supply infrastructure.
At Van Phuc Bridge, another 1.48 hectares of additional land have yet to be cleared.
These obstacles have prevented simultaneous construction at some locations, despite contractors maintaining workers and equipment on site.
Site inspections by Hanoi's Transport Construction Investment Project Management Board and Department of Construction found that contractors were generally maintaining construction activities.
However, some sites lacked adequate vehicle washing facilities, barriers, warning signs and measures to ensure environmental protection and traffic safety.
To maintain progress, the department recommended that the municipal People's Committee instruct local authorities to resolve outstanding land clearance issues and accelerate the relocation of electricity, water, telecommunications and other infrastructure.
Project developers and contractors were also urged to deploy additional workers, machinery and construction teams, prioritising areas where work can proceed immediately.
Problems involving investment procedures, construction materials and excavated soil disposal sites must also be addressed to prevent further delays.
Despite being ahead of schedule, the three bridges must overcome remaining infrastructure obstacles and complete road connections to meet their 2027 deadlines.
