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

Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee has approved the assignment of Construction Corporation No. 1 - JSC (CC1) as the investor to propose and study two key bridge projects connecting to Ho Chi Minh City, namely Cat Lai Bridge and Long Hung Bridge. The total estimated investment for both projects is more than VND 29,800 billion, mainly implemented in the form of public-private partnership (PPP).

These projects are expected to completely resolve the congestion at Cat Lai ferry, while opening up new connections and promoting socio -economic development for the key economic region in the South, especially Thu Duc City (HCMC) and Nhon Trach District (Dong Nai).

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

Details of Cat Lai bridge investment plan

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

Research plan for Long Hung bridge (Dong Nai 2 bridge)

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

• Component project 1: Ho Chi Minh City side, including site clearance and construction of a connecting road from Go Cong intersection to the bridgehead, about 4.8 km long and 60 m wide. Total capital is 4,623 billion VND (including loan interest), invested under the PPP method with 100% capital arranged by the investor.
• Component project 2: Dong Nai side, estimated site clearance cost is about 724 billion VND, using the provincial budget.
• Component project 3: Construction of the main bridge and provincial road 777B to the intersection of National Highway 51. This item has a total investment capital of VND 6,411 billion, implemented under the PPP method.

Progress and responsibilities of investors

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

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

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

Warnings and Notes

The information on the investment plan and total capital mentioned above is the initial proposal of the investor. These indicators may change during the process of appraisal, approval of investment policy and planning adjustment by competent authorities. Investors and interested people should follow the official announcements and carefully verify the legality before making related decisions.

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