The design proposal by the Transport Engineering Design Incorporated (TEDI) won first prize and was approved by the Dong Nai provincial People's Committee on Jan. 29.

The bridge will be about 11.6 kilometers long, including a 3-kilometer main span. The project starts at Nguyen Thi Dinh Street in Cat Lai Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, and ends in Dai Phuoc Commune, Dong Nai Province. Total investment is estimated at around VND20.6 trillion ($794 million).

Earlier, on Jan. 15, Dong Nai Province coordinated with Construction Corporation No. 1 to hold the groundbreaking ceremony. The bridge is being developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, using a build-transfer (BT) contract.

A key architectural feature of the bridge is its two pylons, which feature strong, decisive forms combined with soft lines that harmonize with the surrounding landscape.

The bridge will have eight lanes and a design speed of 80 kph, including two lanes for motorcycles and non-motorized vehicles.

Natural scenery on both sides of the bridge.

The bridge is expected to serve as a strategic transport corridor, contributing to the completion of the interprovincial transport network between Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai, while strengthening connections to Long Thanh Airport, seaports, industrial parks, urban areas, and major national transport arteries.

When the bridge becomes operational, it is expected to end the frequent traffic congestion caused by long vehicle queues on Ly Thai To Street in Dong Nai, especially during holidays and the Lunar New Year.

Along with the Cat Lai Bridge, Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai Province have recently held groundbreaking ceremonies for the Long Hung and Phu My 2 bridges. Last year, the Nhon Trach Bridge on Ho Chi Minh City's Ring Road 3 was completed and opened to traffic, helping shorten the distance between the two localities.

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