Thăng Long Bridge

Thăng Long Bridge is a road bridge crossing the Red River near Hanoi in Vietnam, built from steel and concrete and linking the city with Noi Bai International Airport. The structure extends roughly 5 kilometers and carries multiple lanes of traffic over the river, which runs wide through the northern Vietnamese plain.

Construction began in 1971 during wartime and was completed in 1978, at a time when Vietnam was rebuilding its infrastructure after the conflict. The completion marked an important step in developing transport routes around Hanoi.

The bridge takes its name from Thăng Long, the historic name for Hanoi meaning ascending dragon city, emphasizing its ancient connection to the capital region. Today you see mainly trucks, buses and motorbikes traveling constantly between the city and the airport.

The crossing serves as the main link for travelers between central Hanoi and the airport, reducing journey time compared to older routes. Traffic usually moves smoothly but can become denser during rush hours.

Engineers incorporated specific design elements to protect against earthquakes, as the region is seismically active. These reinforcements help keep the structure stable and continue to allow safe passage decades later.

GPS coordinates: 21.09800,105.78600

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27