Binh Khanh Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge that is part of the Can Gio Bridge project, with a length of 2.764 km, a vertical clearance of 55 meters, and a capacity of up to 6 lanes.
The Binh Khanh Bridge crosses the Soai Rap River, starting at the intersection of Road 15B and Road No. 2 (Phu Xuan Urban Area, Nha Be). The endpoint connects to Rung Sac Road at a point approximately 1.8 km south of the Binh Khanh Ferry Terminal (Binh Khanh Commune, Can Gio District).
Together with Phuoc Khanh Bridge, Binh Khanh Bridge is part of the Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway project, which is a segment of the North-South Expressway (Eastern route).
The construction of Binh Khanh Bridge commenced in August 2015 with a total investment of over 2,800 billion VND. However, in December 2018, after reaching 70% completion, the project was temporarily halted due to funding allocation issues reported by the contractor. In late October 2023, construction of the Binh Khanh Bridge was resumed with renewed efforts.
Detailed Information of Binh Khanh Bridge
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Binh Khanh Bridge |
| Developer | Japan International Cooperation Agency - JICA |
| Constructor | Sumiitomo – Cienco4 |
| Construction start date | August 2015 |
| Expected completion | Q3/2024 |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction status | 77% |
| Type | Cable-stayed road bridge |
| Total length | 2,763.5 m |
| Starting point | Intersection of Road 15B and Road No. 2 (Phu Xuan Urban Area, Nha Be) |
| Ending point | Rung Sac Road, approximately 1.8 km south of Binh Khanh Ferry Terminal (Binh Khanh Commune, Can Gio District) |
| Lanes | 6 lanes (4 lanes for motor vehicles, 2 mixed lanes) |
| Main span length | 375m |
| Span diagram | 187.25 + 375 + 187.25 m = 749.5 m |
| Overpass on Nguyen Van Tao street | 60 + 2 × 100 + 60 = 320 m |
| East bridge | 56 + 11 × 70 + 56 = 882 m |
| West bridge | 56 + 10 × 70 + 56 = 812 m |
| Bridge cross section | 21,75 m |
| Bridge pier height | 155 m |
| Vertical clearance | 55 m |
| Allowed speed | 60km/h |
In terms of architecture, the bridge is designed as a cable-stayed structure with a single tower, depicting the image of a mangrove tree - a characteristic species of the mangrove forest in Can Gio. The bridge utilizes wave-shaped railings, and the lighting columns create an effect reminiscent of the mangrove forest. Additionally, artistic lighting design is incorporated into the bridge.
The Binh Khanh Bridge is an iconic transportation infrastructure contributing to the beauty of the city, harmonizing with the landscape of the Soai Rap River, adjacent structures, and urban planning on both sides of the river.
The investor information for the Binh Khanh Bridge project - JICA
JICA is stand for Cơ quan Hợp tác Quốc tế Nhật Bản (The Japan International Cooperation Agency) - the sole agency implementing Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA), JICA operates through three forms of cooperation: Technical Cooperation, Financial Cooperation, and Grant Aid. With the goal of contributing to the socio-economic development of developing countries and enhancing Japan's international cooperation, JICA aims to achieve this goal by sharing Japan's knowledge and experience with developing nations.
JICA's priority cooperation areas in Vietnam include promoting growth and enhancing international competitiveness, improving living conditions and narrowing development gaps, and environmental protection.
The investor JICA has supported numerous key transportation projects in Vietnam, among which the notable one is the urban railway line - Metro Line 1 from Ben Thanh to Suoi Tien. It has been completed and is scheduled to commence operation in July 2024.
The current status and progress of the construction of Binh Khanh Bridge
After more than half a year of resumption (since October 2023), Binh Khanh Bridge continues to be implemented by the contractor. The current project progress has reached over 77%, and it is expected that Binh Khanh Bridge will be completed in September 2024.
In package J1, the contractor has already started the construction of span K1, the main span of the bridge. Currently, the contractor is continuing the construction of span K2 as well as other remaining items of the approach bridge. Binh Khanh Bridge is one of the most crucial components of the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway project.
On the construction site, in package J1, Binh Khanh Bridge, after the resumption period, the construction atmosphere is very urgent. Hundreds of Japanese and Vietnamese engineers and workers are working day and night to pour concrete for the bridge spans.
The section of road leading to Binh Khanh Bridge on the Nha Be side connecting to Long An has been essentially completed.
The section of road leading to Binh Khanh Bridge on the Can Gio side connecting to Phuoc Khanh Bridge towards Nhon Trach (Dong Nai) has also been essentially completed.
Package J3 is the Phuoc Khanh Bridge crossing the Long Tau River, connecting Can Gio District (Ho Chi Minh City) and Nhon Trach District (Dong Nai Province). The bridge has a total length of 3.1km and a vertical clearance of 55m. Previously, this package was carried out by a consortium of Sumitomo Mitsui (Japan) and Cienco 4 (Vietnam). Due to policy mechanism issues, the Phuoc Khanh Bridge package, as well as other packages of the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway, faced prolonged delays. By 2022, the investor announced the termination of the contract with the contractor of this package.
On December 3, 2023, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport announced that the Can Gio Bridge project in package J3 would be submitted to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council for approval of the investment policy at the 13th session of the 10th term of the People's Council (from December 6 to 9). After resolving the issues, the investor of the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway proceeded with the bidding process to select a new contractor to continue the terminated contracts. According to the decision approving the adjustment of the investment policy of the project by the Prime Minister in July 2023, the deadline for the implementation and operation of the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway is set for September 30, 2025.
Once completed, Binh Khanh Bridge and Phuoc Khanh Bridge will surpass Phu My Bridge (connecting Thu Duc City and District 7) to become the largest cable-stayed bridges in Ho Chi Minh City.
According to information from the Ministry of Transport, the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway project has a total length of 57.8km, passing through the provinces and cities including Long An (2.7 km), Ho Chi Minh City (26.4 km), and Dong Nai (28.7 km). The project is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2025.
The total updated investment for the project is 29,586.9 billion VND. The project utilizes four sources of funding, including 8,065.7 billion VND from ADB loans, 10,101.3 billion VND from JICA loans, 3,872.4 billion VND from counterpart funds from the state budget, and 7,547.6 billion VND from the investor's self-arranged funds.
The master plan for the Can Gio bridge project
How does Binh Khanh Bridge affect neighboring areas?
Binh Khanh Bridge and the Ben Luc - Long Thanh expressway in general will play a crucial role in the transportation infrastructure of both Ho Chi Minh City and the southwestern provinces. It not only enhances connectivity between areas but also serves as a significant driver in boosting economic trade between the strongly developing regions.
Completing the Binh Khanh Bridge to replace the Binh Khanh ferry route directly connects Nha Be district to Can Gio district. This makes travel from Nha Be to Can Gio extremely convenient in terms of both time and load capacity. It creates a seamless transportation route from the southern provinces to Ho Chi Minh City, contributing to the exploitation and promotion of the locality's potential and advantages, facilitating convenient and efficient transportation development.
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In particular, the Can Gio bridge project, along with other infrastructure developments in the southern Saigon area such as the Nguyen Van Linh - Nguyen Huu Tho tunnel, the expansion of National Highway 50, Phuoc Long Bridge, Rach Dia Bridge, etc., is expected to breathe new life into the real estate market in this area once completed.
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