In 2028, Vinh Long will have a bridge worth nearly 3,000 billion VND across the Co Chien River.

On October 8, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha signed a decision approving the investment policy for the project to build Dinh Khao bridge connecting Vinh Long and Ben Tre provinces under the public-private partnership model.

Existing Dinh Khao ferry terminal

Accordingly, Dinh Khao bridge is more than 4km long. The design speed is 80km/h. Of which, the main bridge is more than 1.5km long.

The project starts at the intersection of provincial road 902 (My An commune, Mang Thit district, Vinh Long province) and is adjacent to the National Highway 57 bypass project (Dinh Khao bridge approach road). The end point intersects with National Highway 57 (in Phu Phung commune, Cho Lach district, Ben Tre province).

Implementation period from 2024 to 2028.

The total investment capital is about 2,971 billion VND. Of which, the capital that the investor and project enterprise are responsible for arranging is about 1,519 billion VND; the state capital participating in the project is about 1,452 billion VND.

In the decision, the Deputy Prime Minister assigned the People's Committee of Vinh Long province to take responsibility as the competent authority, preside over and coordinate with Ben Tre province and relevant agencies and units to organize the preparation of the project's feasibility study report.

Besides, implementing procedures for investment appraisal and approval, organizing project implementation in accordance with planning, quality, and progress, avoiding negativity and waste that cause loss of state assets and capital.

Dinh Khao ferry plays an important role in serving people's travel and transportation of goods.

For Ben Tre province, the Deputy Prime Minister requested close coordination with Vinh Long in the project implementation process.

Dinh Khao Ferry, located on Highway 57. This is an important ferry route that acts as a bridge between Ben Tre and Vinh Long, serving travel, transporting goods and development in the region.

In recent times, traffic jams have frequently occurred here. Especially in the days leading up to Tet, when truck drivers pass through Cho Lach, Ben Tre to transport flowers, ornamental plants and fruits to provinces such as Can Tho, Hau Giang, Ca Mau, Kien Giang.

This has led to serious traffic jams and congestion, with many drivers having to spend hours getting across the ferry.

The construction of Dinh Khao Bridge not only solves traffic congestion at Dinh Khao ferry but also contributes to improving and enhancing the exploitation capacity of National Highway 57, ensuring connectivity with the national highway and expressway system.

Besides, it shortens the travel time between Vinh Long and Ben Tre with other provinces in the Mekong Delta region, enhancing regional connectivity between provinces.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/nam-2028-vinh-long-se-co-cau-gan-3000-ty-vuot-song-co-chien-192241008170106625.htm