The People's Council of southern Dong Nai city has approved adjustments to the investment capital for the Cat Lai Bridge and Dong Nai 2 (Long Hung) Bridge projects, increasing their combined investment capital to more than VND36.75 trillion (approximately $1.44 billion).
Both projects will be implemented under the public-private partnership (PPP) model and are expected to strengthen transport connectivity and economic integration across Vietnam's southeastern region.
Under the revised plan, the investment for the Cat Lai Bridge project has been increased from VND20.6 trillion to more than VND24 trillion, an addition of nearly VND3.4 trillion. According to local authorities, the adjustment reflects updates to the bridge design to align with the winning architectural concept and traffic planning on the Ho Chi Minh City side, as well as expanded land acquisition requirements for key interchanges.
The project will span more than 11.6 kilometers, including a 4.7-kilometer bridge section. It will connect Cat Lai Ward in Ho Chi Minh City with the Ben Luc–Long Thanh Expressway in neighboring Dong Nai city. Once completed, the bridge is expected to replace the existing Cat Lai ferry service and significantly improve regional freight and passenger transport.
Meanwhile, the investment for the Dong Nai 2 (Long Hung) Bridge project has been raised from VND12.48 trillion to nearly VND12.75 trillion. The increase is primarily attributed to higher compensation, resettlement, and land clearance costs associated with connections to the Bien Hoa–Vung Tau Expressway.
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