Hanoi-Bac Giang National Highway 1 to Expand to 8 Lanes, Accelerating Infrastructure Investment
A proposal has been made to expand National Highway 1, connecting Hanoi and Bac Giang, to eight lanes. With an estimated investment exceeding VND 10.7 trillion (over $620 million), the project is seen as part of Vietnam's infrastructure development to support its rapid economic growth.
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