Quang Ninh begins construction of the bridge and road section leading to Van Ninh port.

On June 2nd, in Mong Cai 2 ward, Van Ninh International Port Joint Stock Company (the investor) held the groundbreaking ceremony for Package XL7.1, the bridge and access road to Van Ninh port, part of the Van Ninh General Port project (phase 1). The contractor is Guangxi Bridge and Road Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (China).

This move by the investor aims to accelerate the implementation of the Van Ninh General Port project, which has faced numerous obstacles and difficulties for a long time.

According to the design, the bridge has a total length of 207.5m, consisting of 10 spans with a configuration of (3x20) + (3x20) + (4x20)m. The structure has a bridge width of 12m, a lane width of 11m, and a design speed of 40km/h. The main components include 1 bridge abutment, 33 bored piles, 9 pile caps, and 120 pre-cast hollow box girders using the pre-tensioning method.

This is a crucial transportation infrastructure project within the overall Van Ninh General Port project, contributing to the completion of the connection system between the seaport area and the existing transportation network, creating favorable conditions for cargo transportation, import and export activities, and the development of logistics services.

Upon completion, the access road to the port will enhance the operational capacity of Van Ninh port, shorten cargo transportation time, reduce logistics costs, and expand the development space for marine economy , border trade, and port logistics services in the area.

The Van Ninh General Port Project commenced in October 2021. The project, covering an area of 82.79 hectares in Van Ninh commune, Mong Cai city (now Mong Cai 2 ward), has a total investment of over VND 2,248 billion in phase 1, with Van Ninh International Port Joint Stock Company as the investor. The investment and construction period is expected to be 3 years, with completion and operation scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024.

The port is designed with a main berth 500m long, capable of simultaneously docking two vessels up to 20,000 DWT or three vessels of 10,000 DWT, and berthing barges at the rear; constructing a 180m barge berth on the inner side, adjacent to the shore; and constructing three access bridges…

The completed project will contribute to the comprehensive and professional development of port infrastructure and services, promoting logistics, import and export activities, and international trade, especially maritime trade between ASEAN and Northeast Asia.

At the same time, it supports the development of industries, trade, and services, making a positive contribution to the GRDP growth and budget revenue of Quang Ninh province; contributing to the protection of national security and defense, especially the sovereignty of Vietnam's sea and islands.

(VNA/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/quang-ninh-khoi-cong-phan-cau-duong-vao-cang-van-ninh-post1114099.vnp