The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on January 15 held a groundbreaking ceremony for several key transport infrastructure projects to welcome the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
A standout highlight of the event was the commencement of the Can Gio Bridge, a project developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in collaboration with Masterise Group.
The bridge is considered an urgent priority to enhance connectivity between Can Gio Commune and the HCMC city center, while providing a powerful impetus for the development of the "Vinh Tien or Tien Bay" core zone.
After years of anticipation, the Can Gio Bridge is designed to be 6.3 km long. This includes a nearly 3 km main bridge crossing the Soai Rap River, directly linking Nha Be Commune with Can Gio Commune.
With a total investment exceeding VND13.2 trillion ($503 million), HCMC authorities have designated this as a vital and essential project. It aims to replace the aging Binh Khanh ferry, resolve waterway traffic bottlenecks, and unlock new development space toward the sea area.
Alongside infrastructure benefits, the Can Gio Bridge is expected to drive the growth of ecotourism, sea-reclamation urban areas, and the marine economy.
Simultaneously, the project is committed to environmental protection and the preservation of the Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve—a world-renowned heritage site.
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