The bridges connect the two banks of the Co Co River.

Việt Nam•07/05/2024

Village 3 Bridge

The bridge in Hamlet 3 is located in Dien Ngoc ward (Dien Ban district), with the southern part of Da Nang city visible in the distance. Photo: QT

The bridge in Hamlet 3 is located in Dien Ngoc ward, Dien Ban town, and is situated in the area bordering Da Nang city.

Construction of the Village 3 Bridge began in April 2022. The bridge is designed for permanent use and measures 22 meters wide. This includes four 15-meter-wide lanes for vehicles, a 0.5-meter-wide median strip, and 3.25-meter-wide pedestrian walkways and railings on each side. A pedestrian bridge is being constructed beneath the bridge to connect to the scenic riverside road along the Co Co River.

To enhance the landscape, the bridge in Hamlet 3 features a single-span arch structure 99 meters long with a road running underneath. Photo: QT

To enhance the landscape, the structure of the bridge in Hamlet 3 features a single-span arch bridge 99m long with a road running underneath. The two main arches are inclined in a "V" shape, symbolizing the image of a crane's wings soaring towards the East Sea.

This bridge was officially opened to traffic on April 26th, further facilitating transportation connections between eastern Dien Ban and the coastal area of Da Nang.

Nghia Tu Bridge

The Nghia Tu Bridge construction project (Dien Duong Ward, Dien Ban Town) was approved in 2022 with a total investment of 315 billion VND. The project has a total length of over 1,072m, including a bridge length of 189.2m, and is designed for permanent use with a lifespan of 100 years. The clearance for navigation on the Co Co River is classified as level IV.

The project implementation period is from 2022 to 2025. By the end of April 2024, the project had completed the construction of bored piles, abutment M1, and piers P1 and P2.

Construction of Nghia Tu bridge is progressing rapidly. Photo: QT

The Nghia Tu Bridge project aims to improve transportation infrastructure and create momentum for socio -economic development in the area, especially since the old Nghia Tu Bridge, located right next to it, is dilapidated and too small to meet the traffic needs of heavy-duty vehicles on the DT607B route.

Nguyen Duy Hieu Bridge

The Nguyen Duy Hieu Bridge is considered one of the most beautiful bridges in the province today. It is located in the area bordering Dien Ban town and Hoi An city.

Construction on this bridge project commenced on July 30, 2020, and it was opened for technical traffic at the end of April 2022.

The bridge is part of the Co Co River emergency dredging, flood control, and saltwater intrusion prevention project. The bridge is designed with a length of 242.4m and a cross-sectional width of 20.5m.

The Nguyen Duy Hieu Bridge, spanning the Co Co River, was constructed with the goal of connecting to the DT603B coastal road. The Cam Kim Bridge on National Highway 14H will form a strategic axis, the outer ring road of Hoi An city. Photo: QT

The Nguyen Duy Hieu Bridge, spanning the Co Co River, was constructed with the goal of connecting to the DT603B coastal road and the Cam Kim Bridge on National Highway 14H. This will form a strategic axis, serving as the outer ring road of Hoi An city, significantly reducing traffic congestion within the urban area.

Although the Nguyen Duy Hieu bridge has been completed, the access road from DT603B to the bridge, as well as the connecting road from the Nguyen Duy Hieu bridge to the Cam Kim bridge, have not yet been upgraded or expanded. As a result, very few heavy-duty vehicles use the Nguyen Duy Hieu bridge.

The Co Co River has long been an inland waterway connecting Da Nang and Hoi An, and was busiest during the 18th and 19th centuries. However, due to siltation, the river has long been blocked, and only sections of its waterway remain, bearing different names.

The project to dredge the Co Co River, connecting the Han estuary (Da Nang) to the Dai estuary (Hoi An), spanning 28km (with the section through Quang Nam being approximately 19.5km), is currently underway.

Imperial Bridge

The De Vong Bridge was constructed from October 2016 and completed at the end of December 2018. The De Vong Bridge marks the beginning of the Vo Chi Cong road (coastal road 129) connecting DT603B (the road from Da Nang to Hoi An) via the Cua Dai Bridge towards the south of Hoi An.

The De Voong Bridge creates a highlight in the transportation infrastructure of the eastern gateway area of Hoi An, while also ensuring smooth traffic flow on the province's main coastal road. Photo: QT

The De Vong Bridge, over 260 meters long, spans the picturesque De Vong River (also known as the Co Co River section passing through Hoi An City), creating a highlight in the transportation infrastructure of the eastern gateway to Hoi An. It also ensures smooth traffic flow on the province's main coastal road, reducing traffic congestion through the center of Hoi An City and alleviating the burden on the nearby, severely dilapidated Phuoc Trach Bridge.

KOI Bridge (iron bridge)

The last bridge on this list is quite special. The KOI Bridge connects Au Co Street (near Cua Dai beach) to a resort in Hoi An city.

According to the Provincial Project Management Board for Investment and Construction of Transportation Works, the Koi Bridge is a steel bridge located at Km3+950 and has a clearance of (15x4.5)m. This bridge was previously granted a temporary construction permit by the Department of Transportation.

Regarding this bridge, the Quang Nam Provincial People's Committee issued a directive in Conclusion Notice No. 419 dated September 21, 2021, but it has not been resolved to date. Therefore, this has significantly affected vessels involved in dredging the Co Co River channel whenever they pass under the bridge, making them dependent on tidal conditions.

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