3.5 trillion VND to build Co Chien 2 bridge.

TPO - The Co Chien 2 bridge project has a total investment of 3,500 billion VND, with the main bridge section nearly 2km long. The new bridge is located about 30km downstream from the existing Co Chien bridge and is expected to start construction at the end of this year and be completed in 2029.

The People's Committee of Vinh Long province has just approved the project to build Co Chien 2 bridge, spanning the Co Chien river and connecting An Qui and Long Hoa communes (formerly linking Ben Tre and Tra Vinh provinces). The project is managed by the Vinh Long Provincial Transport Project Management Board.

The Co Chien 2 Bridge is located approximately 30km downstream from the existing Co Chien Bridge.

Accordingly, the Co Chien 2 bridge has a bridge section nearly 2km long spanning the Co Chien River, with a bridge deck and approach roads 22.5m wide, comprising 4 lanes for motorized vehicles and 2 lanes for non-motorized vehicles, and a design speed of 80km/h.

The project has a total investment of 3,500 billion VND, sourced from central and local government budgets. This includes nearly 108 billion VND for compensation, support, and resettlement; over 2,681 billion VND for construction; nearly 520 billion VND for contingency costs; and nearly 104 billion VND for construction investment consulting fees… The project is scheduled for implementation from 2026 to 2029.

The Co Chien 2 Bridge project is expected to contribute to expanding development space towards the sea, connecting convenient transportation within Vinh Long province and between provinces and cities in the region; strengthening economic transformation towards sustainability and the ability to respond to climate change.

The People's Committee of Vinh Long province requires the investor to develop a comprehensive and detailed plan and schedule for the project's implementation, ensuring that the progress and capital plan approved by the competent authority are met. The investor is also tasked with closely coordinating with relevant units and localities to handle land clearance and related tasks, ensuring the project is completed on schedule.

Source: https://tienphong.vn/3500-ty-dong-lam-cau-co-chien-2-post1843823.tpo