(VOVWORLD) - The People's Committee of An Giang province on Tuesday launched construction of the Rach Gia bay sea-crossing bridge, part of the coastal road connecting An Bien and Rach Gia.
 An Giang Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Tien Hai (center) and other delegates press the button to launch construction of the Rach Gia bay sea-crossing bridge. (Photo: Lam Hieu/VOV-Mekong Delta) |
This is a key traffic project, expected to play a vital role in socio-economic development while strengthening security and defense in the Southwest region.
The project, invested by the provincial Department of Construction, has a total investment of more than 171 million USD and will be implemented over 1,080 days.
Designed to urban bridge standards, the six-lane bridge will span a total length of 3,500 meters. It includes a 1,440-meter overpass across the Cai Lon and Cai Be rivers, a 156-meter overpass across a river branch, connecting roads, and supporting infrastructure such as drainage systems, artistic lighting, sea-view landscapes, and intersections to ensure traffic safety.
Built with steel and prestressed reinforced concrete, the bridge is designed for a speed of 60 kilometers per hour and meets the highest technical standards under relevant regulations.