Vinh Long Approves Over $177 Million Coastal Bridge Project

Vĩnh Long province has given the green light for the construction of the Cửa Đại Bridge, a significant infrastructure project with an estimated cost exceeding 4.5 trillion dong (approximately $177 million USD). The bridge is a key component of the coastal road network, designed to link the provinces of Bến Tre and Tiền Giang, enhancing regional connectivity.

The project, managed by the Vĩnh Long Provincial Transport Project Management Board, is slated for investment preparation in 2026 and construction from 2026 to 2029. The planned structure will span approximately 8.9 kilometers, featuring a 22.5-meter wide concrete bridge with four lanes for motorized vehicles and two for non-motorized traffic. Connecting roads will be built to Class III standards for plains, with a 21.5-meter wide carriageway.

Funding for the Cửa Đại Bridge will come from the state budget, allocated within the medium-term public investment plans for 2021-2025 and extending into 2026-2030. This includes central government support for inter-regional projects. The project aims to complete the coastal road system in the Mekong Delta region, as approved by the Prime Minister, and will reduce traffic load on National Highways 1 and 60.

Upon completion, the Cửa Đại Bridge will directly connect Bến Tre and Tiền Giang, fostering economic development and improving the transport of goods and trade between the two provinces. This project is part of a larger strategic initiative to develop the Mekong Delta's coastal road, with further segments connecting to other provinces like Đồng Tháp, Vĩnh Long, and Cần Thơ, collectively representing a multi-billion dollar investment in the region's future.