The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has approved the results of the architectural plan competition for the components of the sea-crossing road project connecting Can Gio with the Ba Ria - Vung Tau area under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, specifically a build-transfer (BT) contract. The winning plan will be further developed to serve as the basis for the next steps of the project.
According to the competition's evaluation results, the plan coded VB02 by Transport Engineering Design Inc. won first prize with an average score of 88.11 points and was selected. The plan coded VB03 by Sia & Associates Co., Ltd. won second prize with 77.44 points, and the plan coded VB01 by Dinh Phat Investment Construction Consulting JSC won third prize with 70.11 points.
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has tasked Can Gio Urban Tourism JSC with coordinating with the competition council and the municipal Department of Planning and Architecture to guide the first-prize winner in refining the plan according to the council's conclusions. The finalized design must meet technical, aesthetic, and sustainable development requirements to facilitate the subsequent design phases.
Additionally, Can Gio Urban Tourism JSC is responsible for notifying the competition results to participating units as per regulations.
Previously, in June, during the third session of the 11th Ho Chi Minh City People's Council for the 2026-2031 tenure, a resolution was passed approving the investment policy for the sea-crossing road project under the PPP model with an estimated investment of over VND93 trillion ($3.66 billion).
The project aims to establish a rapid connection between Ho Chi Minh City and the former province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau which has been part of Ho Chi Minh City since their merger in 2025, serving economic and social development, coastal urbanization, logistics, and tourism. It will ensure synchronized connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City's coastal road and the Long Son Industrial Zone access road, reduce the load on National Highway 51, develop the logistics-cargo corridor, and construct bridges and sea-crossing tunnels across Ganh Rai Bay to create architectural highlights in the area's overall landscape.
The project spans approximately 14.06 km. Implementation is scheduled from 2025 to 2029, with construction running from 2026 to 2029. The project contract duration spans seven years, including a construction period from 2026 to 2029 and an expected three-year payment period following project completion and transfer to the State.
Currently, connection between Can Gio and Vung Tau relies mainly on roads through Dong Nai city, including National Highway 51 and the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway. Establishing a direct sea-crossing route will shorten travel time, reduce pressure on existing corridors, and enhance regional connectivity.
Upon completion, the project will connect Can Gio with Vung Tau, the Cai Mep - Thi Vai port complex, and the Long Son area, accelerating the development of marine tourism, logistics, port services, and the coastal economy.
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