Transportation infrastructure at Southwest intersection
Southwest intersection (Source: Internet).
The Southwest intersection of Bac Ninh city is one of the largest intersections in the North, connecting Hanoi - Bac Giang expressway and National Highway 18.
The project with a total investment of VND 416 billion began construction in October 2016 and inaugurated in early 2021. The intersection has become the largest gateway entry and out of Bac Ninh city since it opened to traffic, creating a highlight spacious and modern urban traffic.
Bac Ninh was the first place where a roundabout island system paired with an underground tunnel arose. The underground tunnel is 202 meters long and cost more than VND 100 billion to build. The tunnel has two lanes in each direction and 1 emergency stopping lane for vehicles in trouble.
Many road branching linking to this crossroads are still under construction.
Since its put into operation, the intersection has become a lifeline location, making an important contribution to the socio-economic development of Kinh Bac land.