Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has approved the investment policy for the Dinh Khao bridge construction project, connecting Vinh Long and Ben Tre provinces in the Mekong Delta.

The 4.3-km bridge is estimated to cost nearly VND3 trillion (nearly $121 million).

The project will be implemented through a public-private partnership, with investors contributing VND1.5 trillion (nearly 60.5 million) and the remaining will be sourced from the State budget. 

The Dinh Khao bridge aims to improve the operational capacity of National Highway 57, alleviate traffic congestion at the Dinh Khao ferry, enhance connectivity with national highway and expressway systems, and reduce travel time between Vinh Long and Ben Tre provinces.

The project is expected to create investment opportunities and facilitate comprehensive development in the Mekong Delta region.

It is scheduled to be carried out from 2024 to 2028 in Vinh Long's Mang Thit district and Ben Tre's Cho Lach district.