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Construction began in 6/2023, and the main bridge section of the Phuoc An bridge project is now more than 61% complete. The approach spans and two main cable-stayed towers have also taken shape, ready for the joining of the spans. Each tower is approximately 119 m high, with 60 m from the bridge deck to the top. |
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On 4/9, the project entered the phase of installing 96 stay cables on the two main towers, concurrently with other major construction items. |
The bridge spans the Thi Vai river with a total length of 4.38 km, including a bridge section of over 3.5 km and the remaining length consisting of approach roads on both ends. One end is in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ba Ria – Vung Tau province), and the other is in Dong Nai province.
The project is designed with six lanes: four for cars and two mixed lanes. The operating speed will be 70 km/h.
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Phuoc An bridge has a navigation clearance of 55 m—equivalent to the Binh Khanh and Phuoc Khanh bridges on the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway. This is the highest bridge clearance in Vietnam, ensuring navigation for vessels with a tonnage of up to 30,000 tons. |
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Workers and machinery are mobilized to construct the bridge piers on the river. The main bridge section is being constructed by Trungnam E&C (part of Trungnam Group) and Trung Chinh as contractors. |
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The bridge construction site is isolated from residential areas and surrounded by water. Transportation of materials, equipment, and machinery is primarily done by barge, ship, and canoe. The contractor built a temporary bridge over one meter wide on the river as a service road during construction. |
Engineers, workers, and cable-pulling equipment have been mobilized to the construction site. Each tower is designed with 48 stay cables, divided into two sides for installation.
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Many sections of the Phuoc An bridge approach road on the former Ba Ria – Vung Tau side have completed their structural work. |
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The approach spans on the former Ba Ria – Vung Tau side are also taking shape. |
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Visiting the Phuoc An bridge project site on 4/9, Nguyen Van Tho, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, acknowledged the efforts of the investor and contractor in implementing the project. He requested that along with accelerating progress, the construction process must ensure the safety of all components, including river traffic below, as this is an area with a high density of boats. |
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Phuoc An bridge route. Graphics: Thanh Huyen |
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The bridge and approach roads on the Dong Nai side, crossing the mangrove forest, are currently in the large-scale construction phase of bored piles, cement-reinforced soil piers, and site preparation. To date, the progress of this item has reached about 45% of the total construction value. Currently, this section still faces obstacles with nearly 3 ha of land, which is expected to be completed in Quarter 3 of this year and handed over to the contractor.
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Phuoc An is the largest bridge built over the Thi Vai river, with a total investment of nearly 4,877 billion VND. The project creates a direct transport link between the Cai Mep port system and the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway, allowing vehicles to travel directly to the western provinces without having to go through downtown Ho Chi Minh City. The project is scheduled for completion in 5/2027. Besides enhancing connectivity between key areas, it will reduce traffic on National Highway 51 and promote economic and social development in the region.
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Truong Ha
