Planning two billion-dollar bridges Cat Lai and Long Hung connecting Ho Chi Minh City

Dong Nai assigned CC1 to study investment in two projects, Cat Lai and Long Hung, under the PPP model, with a total estimated capital of more than VND29,800 billion to enhance infrastructure connectivity.

Overview of two key infrastructure projects

The People's Committee of Dong Nai province has approved assigning Construction Corporation No. 1 - JSC (CC1) as the investor to propose and research two vital bridge projects connecting with Ho Chi Minh City: Cat Lai Bridge and Long Hung Bridge. The total estimated investment for both projects is over 29,800 billion VND, to be implemented mainly under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.

These projects are expected to definitively resolve the congestion at the Cat Lai ferry terminal, while also opening up new connectivity and promoting socio -economic development for the Southern key economic region, especially Thu Duc City (Ho Chi Minh City) and Nhon Trach district (Dong Nai province).

The area where the Cat Lai bridge is planned to be built. (Photo courtesy of the Navy).

Details of the investment plan for Cat Lai Bridge

The Cat Lai Bridge project is a long-awaited project to replace the overloaded Cat Lai ferry. According to CC1's proposal, the project has a total length of 11.7 km and is divided into three component projects with a complex capital structure.

• Component Project 1: Land clearance and expansion of Nguyen Thi Dinh road on the Ho Chi Minh City side. The estimated investment capital is VND 4,975 billion (including loan interest), implemented under a BT contract and paid for by the Ho Chi Minh City budget.
• Component Project 2: Land clearance work in Dong Nai province, using local budget with a total capital of 2,985 billion VND.
• Component Project 3: Construction of the main bridge and access roads connecting to the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway. This is the main item, invested under the PPP model with a total capital of VND 12,564 billion (including interest), 100% of the capital arranged by the investor.

Research options for Long Hung Bridge (Dong Nai 2 Bridge)

In parallel with the Cat Lai Bridge project, the People's Committee of Dong Nai province also supports CC1 in researching the Long Hung Bridge project (also known as Dong Nai 2 Bridge). The project, with an estimated length of 11.8 km, is also proposed to be divided into three component projects.

• Component Project 1: On the Ho Chi Minh City side, this includes land clearance and construction of a connecting road from the Go Cong intersection to the bridge's starting point, approximately 4.8 km long and 60 m wide. The total capital is VND 4,623 billion (including interest), invested under the PPP method with 100% of the capital arranged by the investor.
• Component Project 2: On the Dong Nai side, the estimated land clearance cost is approximately 724 billion VND, funded by the provincial budget.
• Component Project 3: Construction of the main bridge and Provincial Road 777B to the intersection with National Highway 51. This item has a total investment of VND 6,411 billion, implemented under the PPP method.

Investor's progress and responsibilities

Regarding the Cat Lai Bridge project, the People's Committee of Dong Nai province has assigned CC1 to officially prepare the investment proposal dossier and submit it to the Provincial Investment and Construction Project Management Board before October 31st for appraisal. The investor will bear all costs and risks during this phase.

Regarding the Long Hung bridge project, its implementation will be considered after Dong Nai and Ho Chi Minh City agree on the competent authority to carry out the project.

CC1 is responsible for accurately calculating the total investment cost, especially compensation and resettlement support costs, and preparing detailed project schedules.

Warnings and notes

The information regarding the investment plan and total capital mentioned above is the investor's initial proposal. These figures may change during the appraisal and approval process of the investment policy and planning adjustments by competent authorities. Investors and interested parties should monitor official announcements and carefully verify legal information before making any related decisions.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/quy-hoach-hai-cau-ty-usd-cat-lai-va-long-hung-noi-tphcm-398007.html