After over 3.5 years of construction, the Thuan An lagoon-crossing bridge is almost complete. The bridge is part of Hue City's coastal road project, with phase one costing over 2,400 billion VND from central and local government budgets.

The 2.36 km long and 20 m wide bridge has 4 lanes, with the main spans expanding to 23.5 m. While a technical opening was planned for 2/9, the access roads remain unfinished.

From Thanh Hoa to Lam Dong, there are many lagoon-crossing bridges, such as the 750 m Gianh bridge in Quang Tri, the 1.8 km Cua Dai bridge, and the 320 m Nam O bridge in Da Nang. The Thuan An bridge is the longest among them.

The bridge is a prestressed concrete structure, utilizing a combination of girders and cables for the main spans, with the longest span measuring 218 m. The two A-shaped towers and cable-stayed system are the project's highlights.

Steel railings over one meter high have been installed, and the sidewalks are fully paved. The lighting system, including roadside lamps and decorative lights on the cables, is also complete, adding a striking nighttime element.

Construction began in 3/2022, and the Thuan An lagoon-crossing bridge is nearing the finish line. Lane markings have been painted on the road surface.

Residents from both sides of the bridge in Thuan An ward are already enjoying walks and bike rides across the new structure.

A storm in 1904 caused the Thuan An estuary to widen, dividing Thai Duong Ha village in two. After over 121 years, the residents separated by the Thuan An estuary are now reconnected by this bridge.

View of the Thuan An lagoon-crossing bridge's pillars from Tam Giang lagoon. To construct the pillars, the contractor had to drill piles in the estuary.

The bridge over the Thuan An estuary as seen from Ru Cha mangrove forest, a popular tourist destination in Hoa Chau ward.

In addition to the Thuan An lagoon-crossing bridge, the contractor is also focusing on the first phase of the coastal road, which starts at the Tam Giang bridge intersection and ends at the National Highway 49A-49B intersection. Pictured is the coastal road running along Thai Duong Thuong village, passing through a cemetery.

The completed Thuan An lagoon-crossing bridge will contribute to a coastal tourism route, connecting seamlessly with the national coastal highway. This project will facilitate north-south transportation, enhancing connections to seaports, economic zones, and key industrial areas along the central coast.

In the future, the bridge and coastal road are expected to open up approximately 1,500 ha of coastal land for urban development. This will attract investors and businesses to develop tourism infrastructure, services, resorts, and other socio-economic projects. Video: Vo Thanh

Vo Thanh