The Ring Road 5 project will span 349 km, passing through seven localities: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hung Yen, Hai Phong, Bac Ninh, Thai Nguyen, and Phu Tho. The main expressway will have six lanes with design speeds of 100–120 km/h, while parallel roads will have at least two lanes with speeds of 60–80 km/h.
The project is expected to cost 11 billion USD. Preparatory work will begin in 2026, with construction scheduled to start in 2027. The main sections are targeted for substantial completion by 2030, while the remaining sections will continue to mobilize funding with the goal of completing the entire route by 2035.
Pham Van Hoa, a NA deputy of Dong Thap province, said: "The construction of Ring Road 5 is essential. It's expected to become Vietnam’s longest expressway and serve as a key regional transport corridor, creating new momentum for socio-economic development. In the first phase, 116 km of the route passing through Ninh Binh, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, and Bac Ninh will be built by 2030."
Nguyen Manh Hung, a representative of Can Tho city, said, "Ring Road 5 is a strategic project connecting seven provinces and cities, including Hanoi. It will open up opportunities for transport and logistics development in the capital, helping support Vietnam’s double-digit economic growth target."
Approved by the National Assembly under Resolution No. 187 last February, the Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway will stretch 390 km and is scheduled for completion by 2030.
Minister of Construction Tran Hong Minh said: "The proposed adjustments include adding an 8.4-km section from Yen Vien to Gia Lam and relocating the northern passenger terminal from Yen Vien to Gia Lam to align with Hanoi’s long-term master plan and the revised national railway development strategy."
The Nam Hai Phong–Lach Huyen section will also be reclassified from a main line to a branch line to better reflect the updated railway network and operational requirements, Minister Minh added.
