Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded the maximum mobilization of resources and continuous construction to ensure the progress of the Ca Mau – Dat Mui Expressway and a sea-crossing bridge project that will link the expressway to Hon Khoai Island.
During a working visit to key project sites in the southernmost province of Ca Mau on December 28, he emphasized the requirements for safety, quality, and a long-term strategic vision for these vital works.
According to Colonel Le Xuan Long, Director of Project Management Unit 166 (Ministry of National Defense), 100% of the site clearance for both projects has been completed, however, construction progress has been hindered by a shortage of building materials, particularly sand and stone, which has impacted operations on-site.
The PM stressed that these are projects of exceptional importance, implemented under emergency mechanisms but carrying a long-term strategic vision—not only for Ca Mau province but for the entire Mekong Delta and the nation’s marine economy development strategy.
On this basis, the PM assigned the Ministry of National Defense to mobilize maximum personnel, equipment, and machinery, while applying modern construction methods suited to the region's specific terrain.
Notably, regarding the sea-crossing bridge to Hon Khoai Island, PM Chinh requested that investors and contractors research the addition of rest stops on the bridge, combined with appropriate landscape design to allow residents and tourists to stop for sightseeing and photography. According to the PM, this is a "legacy" project that must not only serve socio-economic development but also possess high aesthetic value, becoming a tourism product integrated with transport infrastructure.
The Hon Khoai sea-crossing bridge project is approximately 18 km long with four lanes and a design speed of 80 km/h, with a total investment of over VND25.7 trillion (over $976 million). The project is being implemented in synchronization with the Ca Mau – Dat Mui Expressway and the Hon Khoai dual-use port.
The Ca Mau – Dat Mui Expressway spans over 80 km with four lanes and two emergency stopping lanes, featuring a design speed of 100 km/h. The terminus connects to the Hon Khoai International Port complex, which has a designed capacity of approximately 20 million tons of cargo per year. It is expected to become a vital gateway for the marine economy and logistics strategy of the Southern region.
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