Hanoi (VNA), Dec. 11 -- Hanoi plans to build ten more pedestrian bridges in crowded streets in the inner city in an attempt to reduce traffic congestion and ensure safety.

Seven steel structure frame pedestrian bridges will be built along the routes of Nguyen Trai in Thanh Xuan district, Lang in Dong Da district and Nguyen Van Cu in Long Bien district. Traffic is held up with long tailbacks in these streets, especially during rush hours .

The remaining three pedestrian bridges will be built across To Lich River.

The city's People's Committee has approved projects to build four pedestrian bridges. Of that, one is at the T-junction of Trieu Khuc Road in Thanh Xuan district and three in Nguyen Van Cu street in Long Bien district.

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