The Mekong Delta’s Can Tho city plans to build a tunnel under the Can Tho River to connect Ninh Kieu and Cai Rang districts.
This is part of adjustments to the construction plan for the Tay Do cultural center approved by the city’s People’s Committee. It includes construction of the tunnel and the city’s administrative center.
The underwater tunnel will have a width of 22 meters and two lanes. It will be able to withstand earthquakes of up to 6.0 in magnitude.
It is expected to contribute to promoting transport infrastructure development in the city.
The Tay Do cultural center and the city’s administrative center will be built in Cai Rang district on a total of nearly 70 ha.
On nearly 11 ha, the administrative center meet the working needs of 21 agencies and units, with total investment standing at an estimated VND2 trillion ($84 million).
Google translate