National Highway 51 elevated road: Architectural design competition for Vung Tau intersection

Dong Nai City is launching an architectural design competition to select the best plan for the Vung Tau intersection on National Highway 51. This key junction connects National Highway 1 and National Highway 51, acting as a vital eastern gateway to Ho Chi Minh City and experiencing heavy traffic.

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Dong Nai City is holding an architectural design competition for the Vung Tau intersection.

The elevated highway project along National Highway 51 is envisioned as a strategic infrastructure solution to boost inter-regional connectivity. The Vung Tau intersection is central to this plan, serving as a primary hub for traffic organization and routing for the entire elevated route. The competition seeks an optimal design that meets technical standards, ensures efficient traffic management, and proves feasible and cost-effective.

Beyond its functional role, the competition aims to foster an architecturally significant structure that will serve as an urban landmark at this important city gateway. Designs must consider overall urban space harmony, incorporating appropriate colors and materials for aesthetic appeal both day and night. The plans should also propose feasible construction methods suitable for a high-traffic area, minimizing disruption to existing traffic flow during the project's implementation.

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The Vung Tau intersection plays a key role, serving as the main point for organizing traffic and routing for the entire elevated project.

The project, approved by the provincial People's Council, involves a 6.2 km elevated road, with a 4.6 km viaduct section. It will feature six lanes with a design speed of 80 km/h. The existing road beneath will be upgraded to accommodate four lanes for motorized vehicles and two for mixed traffic. The project also includes the construction of interchanges, on-route structures, intelligent transportation systems, tolling facilities, and an operational center. Preliminary total investment is estimated at approximately 16.406 trillion Vietnamese dong, with construction slated for 2026-2029.

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This is also an opportunity to research the formation of a structure with architectural value, contributing to creating an urban space highlight at the city's important gateway.