The Nhon Trach Bridge on Ring Road 3, scheduled for completion in August 2025, opens up a new connection route between Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai - Photo: CHAU TUAN
The two localities have agreed to expedite the implementation of several key projects, with particular attention paid to the Cat Lai Bridge, a strategic connection route from Nguyen Thi Dinh Street (formerly Thu Duc City) through Nhon Trach commune, Dong Nai province, to the Ben Luc - Long Thanh expressway.
The project has a total length of approximately 11.37km, with the main bridge section spanning over 3km, featuring 6 lanes, and a total investment of nearly 18,816 billion VND. The project is assigned to Dong Nai province as the lead agency, with construction expected to commence between 2026 and 2028, funded by approximately 3,600 billion VND from Ho Chi Minh City's budget during the 2026-2030 period.
The Dong Nai 2 Bridge is the next project, connecting Ho Chi Minh City's Ring Road 3 at the Go Cong intersection (Long Phuoc ward, former Thu Duc City) with the DT 777B road (Long Thanh). The bridge is 11.8km long, with a 2.34km bridge section and 6 lanes, costing 11,708 billion VND. The project is being implemented under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with Ho Chi Minh City expected to allocate approximately 3,110 billion VND for the 2026-2030 period.
Another project is the Phu My 2 bridge, with a length of 14.8km (the bridge section is 4.67km long), 6 lanes, and a total investment of approximately 16,545 billion VND. The route will connect Nguyen Huu Tho - Hoang Quoc Viet road in Phu Thuan ward, Ho Chi Minh City to Road 25C in Nhon Trach commune, Dong Nai province.
In addition, many bridge projects are being planned and prepared for investment to increase connectivity between the new Ho Chi Minh City (after the merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria - Vung Tau ) and Dong Nai.
These include Hieu Liem 2 Bridge on National Highway 56B (Bac Tan Uyen - Vinh Cuu), Tan An Bridge (DT.746 Lac An - DT.768 Tan An), Thanh Hoi 2 Bridge (Tan Uyen - Vinh Cuu), and Tan Hien Bridge connecting Bac Tan Uyen - Vinh Cuu, forming a synchronized infrastructure axis for the eastern urban-industrial zone.
Both localities assess that once the new bridge projects are completed, people will significantly reduce travel time, and it will also open up an important connection axis to Long Thanh Airport, Nhon Trach Industrial Park, and eastern urban areas.
The existing bridges are also contributing to the formation of a comprehensive transportation network, bringing the two localities closer together. During the period 2026-2030, when all the projects are completed simultaneously, the distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai will be shortened both in terms of space and development opportunities.
Here are some images of bridges connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai province:
The Dong Nai Bridge is located on National Highway 1, spanning the Dong Nai River. The bridge not only connects Dong Nai with Ho Chi Minh City but is also a vital transportation artery for the entire country. - Photo: A Loc
The Phuoc Khanh Bridge, part of the Ben Luc - Long Thanh expressway connecting the former Can Gio district of Ho Chi Minh City with Dong Nai province, is awaiting completion of the entire route before opening to traffic - Photo: CHAU TUAN
The Long Thanh Bridge on the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway is a crucial transit point to Long Thanh Airport. The photo was taken before the expansion project commenced in August 2025. - Photo: CHAU TUAN
The Bach Dang 2 Bridge, which opened in September 2024, is one of the routes directly connecting Dong Nai with Binh Duong (formerly, now Ho Chi Minh City) - Photo: A Loc
The Phuoc An Bridge, currently under construction, spans the Thi Vai River, connecting the Cai Mep - Thi Vai port area (Ho Chi Minh City) with the Ben Luc - Long Thanh expressway (Dong Nai province). The project is six months ahead of schedule and is expected to open to traffic by the end of 2026. - Photo: A Loc
The Thu Bien Bridge connects Dong Nai province with the North Tan Uyen area of Ho Chi Minh City. It also marks the end point of the future Ho Chi Minh City Ring Road 4 project. - Photo: A Loc
The existing Phu My Bridge plays a vital role in connecting the eastern and southern areas of Ho Chi Minh City, contributing to the completion of the Ring Road 2. Currently, the two localities are proposing to accelerate the progress of the Phu My 2 Bridge project. - Photo: CHAU TUAN
Hoa An Bridge spans the Dong Nai River, connecting Nguyen Ai Quoc Street (Dong Nai) with National Highway 1K (Ho Chi Minh City) - Photo: A Loc
The developing infrastructure network serves as a foundation for Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, and the entire region to accelerate development in the coming years - Graphic: TAN DAT
The existing bridges connect the two banks of Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai.
Currently, Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai are connected by many bridges such as the Dong Nai Bridge on National Highway 1, the Thu Bien Bridge, the Hoa An Bridge, the Bach Dang 2 Bridge connecting to the former Binh Duong border area, and the Long Thanh Bridge on the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway.
The Nhon Trach Bridge on Ring Road 3, inaugurated on August 19th, and the Phuoc Khanh Bridge, part of the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway, which is nearing completion, also promise to expand inter-regional development opportunities.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nhung-cay-cau-nao-se-keo-tp-hcm-va-dong-nai-gan-nhau-hon-20251029103039949.htm
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