Deputy Prime Minister cut the ribbon inaugurated Cao Lanh Bridge

From the very early days many people have concentrated on the bridge to witness the moment of the two banks of the Tien River in Dong Thap province are connected.

On May 27, in Tinh Thoi commune, Cao Lanh city (Dong Thap province), the Ministry of Transport held the inauguration ceremony of Cao Lanh bridge and the link between Cao Lanh bridge and Vam Cong bridge.

Cao Lanh bridge viewed from above

Attending the ceremony were Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung, Former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, Former Minister of Public Security Le Hong Anh and leaders of central ministries, provinces in the Mekong Delta.

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and Julie Bishop, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia

From the very early days many people have concentrated on the bridge to witness the moment of the two banks of the Tien River in Dong Thap province are connected.

Many people are eagerly waiting to see the Cao Lanh Bridge

At 10 o’clock, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung announced the inauguration and officially put Cao Lanh Bridge into use.

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said: High Bridge is an important project connecting the banks of the Tien River, fulfilling the longevity of the people of Dong Thap in particular and the Mekong Delta in general.

The Mekong Delta is an area of ​​great importance for socio-economic development. This is a land with many advantages for economic development in the land as well as marine economic development, not only as a center. Food production meets the demand of the whole country but also exports to ensure regional food security.

Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung announced the inauguration and put into use Cao Lanh bridge

“To develop the Mekong Delta to its fullest potential, the investment and development of synchronous and modern infrastructure is imperative and urgent. In which Cao Canh bridge project and Cao Lanh bridge link, Vam Cong bridge belonging to the project linking the central Mekong delta area is an important transportation project with the socio-economic development of Dong Thap province. and the Mekong Delta in general; It contributes to enhance the competitiveness of the Mekong Delta as well as the competitiveness of the country.

The introduction of the Cao Lanh bridge will create a complete road network linking the Mekong Delta to the center of the Mekong Delta as well as linking the Mekong Delta to the key economic development areas in the South. the set. At the same time, the completion of this project also opened a new route from the South West to other areas in the country, contributing significantly to economic development, political security and improving people’s lives. Particularly reduce traffic load, traffic sharing provinces in the region, “- Deputy Prime Minister emphased.

At the same time, Deputy PM highly appreciated the efforts of ministries and contractors; Praise the authorities and people of Dong Thap, recognize the labor of thousands of construction workers.

On this occasion, the Deputy PM also thanked the Australian government and the ADC for their support. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Cao Lãnh bridge along with My Thuan bridge is a good example of effective use of Australian ODA for Vietnam and a living proof of the Vietnam-Australia strategic relationship.

At 10:30 on the same day, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung and Julie Bishop, Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade and other central and provincial leaders cut the ribbon for the Cao Lanh Bridge and the link between the Cao Vam Cong bridge belongs to the project of connecting the central Mekong delta. Then the first convoy slowly rolled over the bridge.

Representatives cut ribbon inauguration

Then the first convoy slowly rolled over the bridge.

Cao Lanh bridge linking the two banks of the Tien river in Dong Thap province together with the link between Cao Lanh bridge and Vam Cong bridge will contribute to the development of the transport infrastructure, social and defense security in the Mekong Delta in general and Dong Thap in particular

Cao Lanh Bridge was started on October 19, 2013, after nearly 4.5 years of construction, the project was completed and accepted by the State Council of Acceptance acceptance and put into use.

The project is funded by grants from the Australian Government, loans from the Asian Development Bank and counterpart funds of the Government of Vietnam with a total construction cost of around VND7,500 billion. Cuu Long Transport Infrastructure Development and Management Company Limited is the representative of the project owner; Design consultant and construction supervisor is CDM SMITH Inc (USA) – WSP FINLAND Limited (YOKO) – YOOSHIN Engineering Corporation (Korea).

Cao Lanh bridge over Tien river has a length of 2.01 km and the link between Cao Lanh bridge and Vam Cong bridge is 21.45 km long passing through Cao Lanh district, Cao Lanh city and Lap Vo district of Dong Thap province.

Cao Lanh Bridge is located about 0.8 km downstream from Cao Lanh Ferry and 35 km upstream from My Thuan Bridge. It is designed with two-wire cable-stayed bridge span: main span 350 m; boat height 37.5 m; H tower is 123.4 m high; The 24.5 m wide cross section consists of four motorized lanes and two rudimentary lanes. The bridge linking Cao Lanh bridge – Vam Cong bridge is designed with a cross-sectional dimension of 20.6 m including four motor lanes and two simple lanes, designed at 80 km / h.

Cao Lanh Bridge and linking Cao Lanh bridge – Vam Cong bridge linking the central Mekong delta area from Kien Giang via Dong Thap Muoi to Ho Chi Minh City.

Cao Lanh Bridge and linking Cao Lanh Bridge – Vam Cong Bridge under the Mekong Delta Central Connectivity Project

The project is connected with the existing N2, Lo Te – Rach Soi is under construction, forming an important transport axis connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the southwestern provinces, step by step forming the North- South of the West in line with the development plan of expressway network. From here, to create a motive force for socio-economic development and defense and security assurance of the Mekong River Delta.

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