# Hanoi Red River and Hoan Kiem Lake urban redevelopment > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hanoi-flood-control-and-transport-upgrades > Updated: 2026-09-09T01:21:24.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 4. Hanoi is advancing its urban redevelopment plans for the Red River landscape boulevard and the Hoan Kiem Lake area through public consultations. The Red River project, comprising 18 component projects with a preliminary investment exceeding 737 trillion VND, is scheduled to proceed between 2026 and 2038. The plan has expanded its scope for the riverfront, proposing two main axes along both banks featuring 10-lane roads to serve as primary urban corridors. In the Hoan Kiem Lake area, the city is exploring ways to expand public spaces and enhance the landscape while preserving cultural heritage. Hanoi Chairman Vu Dai Thang emphasized that any new construction in this historic zone must undergo a design competition to ensure suitability, noting one proposal for a symbolic ‘Triumphal Arch’ at the north side of the lake. To address previous concerns regarding land use and displacement, authorities have stated they intend to apply a compensation rate of twice the standard for land recovery for eligible residential and agricultural land. Furthermore, the city is prioritizing the preservation of 123 historical relics within the planning area, including 26 sites at the national level, to balance modern infrastructure development with the capital’s cultural identity. ## Claims - Hanoi authorities are collecting public feedback on the adjustment of the Hoan Kiem Lake and Red River urban planning. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Hanoi Chairman Vu Dai Thang stated that any new construction around Hoan Kiem Lake must undergo a design competition. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Hanoi is considering a Triumphal Arch (Khải Hoàn môn) symbol at the north side of Hoan Kiem Lake. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Hanoi has completed ten emergency drainage projects, including five reservoirs and five drainage upgrades, before the 2026 rainy season. (single source) - The new drainage infrastructure reduced flood depth and duration in areas such as Võ Chí Công, Mỹ Đình and Ciputra. (single source) - Construction of the Hồng Hà bridge is about 40% complete, with 78% of pier foundations finished, targeting a July 2027 opening. (single source) - The Ngọc Hồi bridge project costs nearly 12 000 billion VND, spans about 7.5 km, and has completed pile‑drilling for its main towers. (single source) - The Ngọc Hồi bridge will increase traffic capacity across the Red River, complementing existing bridges. (single source) - Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment proposes building three water‑regulation dams on the Red River, Đuống River and Đà River. (single source) - The proposed dams aim to control flow, maintain water levels during dry periods, and support agriculture, water supply and navigation without affecting flood safety. (single source) - The dam proposals comply with approved water‑management plans and are designed not to increase flood risk or affect existing flood‑control infrastructure. (single source) - The Red River landscape boulevard project includes 18 component projects with a preliminary total investment of over 737 trillion VND. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Hanoi plans major Red River and Hoan Kiem Lake urban redevelopment Hanoi is consulting the public on major urban planning for Hoan Kiem Lake and the Red River, featuring a 737 trillion VND landscape boulevard project and strict heritage preservation requirements. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-officials-address-public-feedback-on-red-river-urban-planning ### 2026-08-12: Hanoi reviews Red River infrastructure after major floods Hanoi is redesigning 126km of Red River transportation infrastructure using data from the massive September 2024 floods to improve flood resilience and urban connectivity. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanoi-reviews-red-river-infrastructure-after-major-floods ### 2026-07-30: Hanoi advances major infrastructure projects to curb flooding and boost transport Hanoi rolls out emergency drainage works, advances Hồng Hà and Ngọc Hồi bridge construction, and proposes three dams on the Red, Đuống and Đà rivers to boost flood control and transport. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-advances-red-river-projects-ngoc-hoi-bridge-construction-and-new-dam-proposals ### 2026-07-25: Hanoi's Xuân Tảo Road Revamped After Flood‑Control Project Hanoi's Xuân Tảo road, once flood‑prone, has been rebuilt with drainage, wider sidewalks and new landscaping, easing traffic and improving flood protection for the Tây Hồ Tây area. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hanois-xun-to-road-revamped-after-floodcontrol-project --- Cite as: Hanoi Red River and Hoan Kiem Lake urban redevelopment. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hanoi-flood-control-and-transport-upgrades