Bridges

Writing to the Ministry of Transport recently, VEC suggested the ministry work with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the investor in the Phuoc Khanh Bridge project, to quickly approve a plan to find a new contractor for the half-finished bridge. Phuoc Khanh Bridge is part of the Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway, which is under construction, to connect the provinces of Long An and Dong Nai with Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). Running 57.7 kilometers long, it will be the longest expressway in southern Vietnam once completed. The four-lane bridge runs more than three kilometers long and is nearly 22 meters wide. It crosses the Long Tau River, which is the natural border between HCMC’s Can Gio District and Dong Nai’s Nhon Trach District. When completed, it will be the highest bridge in the country, with the space between the bridge and the water surface measuring 55 meters. VEC signed a contract to build the bridge with a joint venture of Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui and the … [Read more...] about Gov’t keen to resume work on bridge along longest southern expressway

The My Thuan Bridge connecting Vinh Long and Tien Giang Provinces in southern Vietnam was crowded on Saturday as residents in the Mekong Delta rushed back to Ho Chi Minh City after the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday. Dozens of thousands of vehicles were seen on the bridge and a 40-kilometer road section from a road leading to the Can Tho Bridge to the My Thuan Bridge. Traffic police officers of Vinh Long Province continuously patrolled to control the situation. However, the traffic was heavy on a three-kilometer section from the welcome gate of Vinh Long City of the namesake province to the My Thuan Bridge. Many people stopped on the sidewalks to wait for faster traffic. Vinh Long traffic police officers attributed the congestion to the huge volume of vehicles waiting to enter the Trung Luong-My Thuan Expressway. A leader of the Tien Giang Traffic Police Division said a container truck broke down on the bridge, causing the gridlock. A National Highway 80 section from Dong … [Read more...] about My Thuan Bridge in southern Vietnam packed with returnees to Ho Chi Minh City

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right, and his then-Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh preside over a groundbreaking ceremony for the fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge in Bung Kan province in October, 2022 (Photo: bangkokpost) Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai government on January 28 announced that the fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is set to open early next year which should help boost border exchanges not only between localities between Thailand and Laos but also trade in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), as it will speed up imports between Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam , and China (Yunnan). The bridge, which connects the Thai northeast province of Bueng Kan and Laos' Bolikhamsay province, costs 3.6 billion THB (nearly 110 million USD), of which 2.5 billion THB comes from Thailand and the rest from Laos. According to deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana, the construction is 60% complete and proceeding faster than planned. The project is … [Read more...] about Fifth Thai-Lao bridge to open next year

Authorities in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam have initiated the construction of a VND1.5 trillion (US$63.9 million) bridge to boost connectivity and create conditions for socio-economic development. The Dong Nai Traffic Construction Investment Project Management Board on Tuesday morning organized the groundbreaking of Thong Nhat Bridge and two roads leading to the bridge. Thong Nhat Bridge is part of a project to build the central route of Bien Hoa City, capital of the southern province. This is one of Dong Nai’s key project of with a total investment of VND1.5 trillion ($63.9 million). The route project has a total length of 5.4 kilometers, connecting Thong Nhat and Hiep Hoa Wards in Bien Hoa City, which are separated by the Dong Nai River. Thong Thong Bridge and the roads leading to the bridge are the most important categories of this project. The groundbreaking of Thong Nhat Bridge is organized in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam, January 31, 2023. Photo: … [Read more...] about Work starts on $64mn bridge in Vietnam’s Dong Nai Province

Mikazuki Hotel Group of Japan holds a groundbreaking ceremony on January 15 for an overpass in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – Mikazuki Hotel Group of Japan held a groundbreaking ceremony on January 15 for an overpass connecting the Da Nang Mikazuki entertainment complex and the beach across Nguyen Tat Thanh street in the central city of Da Nang. With a total investment of 42 billion VND (nearly 1.8 million USD), the bridge measures more than 140 metres in length and stands 11 metres high, and is designed in the modern Japanese architectural style. Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of Hotel Mikazuki Group Odaka Yoshimune said the pedestrian bridge will allow locals to safely reach beach and enjoy the beautiful landscape of the locality. Vice Chairman of the city’s People’s Committee Le Quang Nam said 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Vietnam -Japan diplomatic ties, and the work will be a great testament to the friendly diplomatic ties between the two … [Read more...] about Japanese group starts work on 1.8 million USD overpass in Da Nang

Last April, after three years of construction and a further four-year delay, Thu Thiem 2 Bridge was finally opened to traffic, connecting a major District 1 intersection to Vong Cung Boulevard in Thu Thiem New Urban Area over the Saigon River. Almost immediately, and somewhat inevitably, the long-awaited event was beset with unfortunate press coverage when thieves stole dozens of manhole covers from the brand-new bridge. Admin procedures for funding licences have delayed the building of basic infrastructure in Thu Thiem, photo Le Toan The story put another negative spin on events surrounding Thu Thiem, which from inception carried the expectation of becoming the leading financial centre in the region. Planned to not only become a new central business district, it would transform Ho Chi Minh City into a major financial centre competing with Singapore, Hong Kong, or Seoul. But with works continuing to stall in the area, the dream of a fully functioning Thu Thiem is … [Read more...] about Stuck in the mud: reviving the fortunes of Thu Thiem

Vehicles pass through Mong Cai international border gate . (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – Nearly 4,000 people have undergone immigration procedures via Mong Cai international border gate in the northern province of Quang Ninh in 10 days after resuming entry-exit regulations . From January 1-16, more than 4,200 people applied for entry-exit procedures, including 417 entering and 3,793 leaving Vietnam, most of them were Chinese returning home after three years of staying in Vietnam due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Entry-exit activities take place at Mong Cai international border gate from 8am to 4pm (Hanoi time) daily. Travellers must hold passports and have negative RT-PCR test papers valid within 48 hours. From January 8-16, trade volume between Vietnam and China reached over 36,600 tonnes. Of the figure, more than 15,000 tonnes was recorded at Bac Luan II Bridge border gate. VNA … [Read more...] about Nearly 4,000 traverse Mong Cai int’l border gate

Trucks carrying exports to China via the Mong Cai International Border Gate on January 28 (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – Export and import via Bac Luan 2 Bridge and pontoon bridge Km3 4 Hai Yen of the Mong Cai International Border Gate in northern Quang Ninh province resumed on January 28 morning after a week-long Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday. Trading activities were suspended from January 21 (the 30th day of the 12th lunar month) to January 27 (the sixth day of the first lunar month). They have been restored as agreed by the administrations of Mong Cai city of Quang Ninh and Dongxing city of China. On January 28 morning, 115 trucks passed pontoon bridge Km3 4 Hai Yen to carry exports to China, including fresh seafood, flowers, frozen fish, and fruits. Meanwhile, four containers of electronic components from China passed Bac Luan 2 Bridge to enter Vietnam. The Mong Cai International Border Gate is one of the first of its kind on Vietnam’s border with China. It … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh: Cross-border trading with China resumed after Tet

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 30 meets and extends Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to workers at the construction site of My Thuan 2 Bridge. (Photo: VNA) Can Tho (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 30 examined the progress of key transport project s in the Mekong Delta . Visiting a construction site of My Thuan 2 Bridge that crosses the Tien River and connects the Trung Luong-My Thuan and My Thuan-Can Tho expressways between HCM City and Can Tho, he asked constructors to speed up work, ensure the quality of the construction, labour safety and pay proper care to workers’ living conditions. With a total investment of over 5 trillion VND (USD 213.22 million), the construction of the 6.61-km bridge was started in March 2020 and is expected to complete this year. By now, more than 70% of the work has been completed. The leader added localities must proactively build intersections, organise traffic routes connecting to the bridge and the … [Read more...] about PM inspects key transport project in Mekong Delta

The Vietnamese diplomat highlighted the fruitful development in relationships between the two parties and the two countries, stressing that economic and trade cooperation has grown steadily, becoming a bright spot in the bilateral relations. He highly valued Tianjin's important position in the bilateral cooperation, suggesting the two sides expand cooperation in the fields of economy - trade, investment, tourism, and people-to-people exchange. Vietnam welcomes enterprises of Tianjin to invest and do long-term business in Vietnam, especially in shipping logistics, deep processing of agricultural products, and renewable energy, Mai said, affirming that the embassy will continue to serve as a bridge to foster comprehensive cooperation between the two sides. He took the occasion to invite the official and others of Tianjin to visit Vietnam in an appropriate time. For his part, the Chinese official spoke highly of Vietnam’s achievements in socio-economic development and improvement … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to step up cooperation with China’s Tianjin city