Nhon Trach Bridge is a bridge connecting Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province with Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City, crossing the majestic Dong Nai River. This is part of the Component 1A project, under the Ring Road 3 project, and is expected to be operational before April 30, 2025.
According to the plan, the Component 1A project of Tan Van – Nhon Trach section includes two packages: the connecting road and the bridge, stretching over 15.5 km with a road width of 120 m along the entire route. The starting point of the project is located on Provincial Road 25B, in Nhon Trach District, Dong Nai Province, while the ending point connects to the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway, in Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.
In the first phase, Nhon Trach Bridge will have four lanes and two mixed lanes. In the next phase, an additional bridge unit will be built downstream, ensuring 6 expressway lanes and 2 parallel lanes in both directions. The road connecting the two ends of the bridge is 15.077 km long and 67 m wide.
This project started construction on September 24, 2022, with a total initial investment of up to VND 6,955.65 billion, including ODA loans from the Korean Government through the Korean Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and counterpart capital from the Vietnamese Government.
Nhon Trach Bridge detailed information
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Nhon Trach Bridge |
| Route | CT.40 – Ring Road 3 Ho Chi Minh City |
| Developer | Project Management Unit My Thuan |
| Constructor | Công ty Kumho E&C (Korea) |
| Construction start date | 24/09/2022 |
| Expected completion | April 30, 2025 (4 months earlier than the contract commitment) |
| Status | Under construction |
| Construction status | 80% |
| Type | Balanced Cantilever Bridge |
| Total length | 2,480 m |
| Starting point | Road 25B (Son Trach District, Dong Nai Province) |
| Ending point | Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway (Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Lanes | 8 lanes (6 expressway lanes, 2 parallel lanes in both directions), phase 1 will deploy 6 lanes first. |
| Main span length | 110m |
| Height | 30.5 m |
| Allowed speed | 100km/h (highway lane) |
Information about Nhon Trach bridge developer - Project Management Unit My Thuan
On February 3, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) held an announcement ceremony for the Prime Minister's decision on the establishment of the Project Management Unit My Thuan (PMU My Thuan) and the decisions of the Minister of Transport to appoint the Board's leaders.
My Thuan Project Management Unit is a unit under the Ministry of Transport, established to manage major transportation projects, especially road and bridge projects in the Southwestern region. My Thuan PMU was established with the main objective of effectively managing major transportation projects, including bridges, highways, and related infrastructure works.
One of the highlights of PMU My Thuan is the application of modern technologies and advanced management methods in the project implementation process.
In addition, My Thuan PMU also acts as a liaison between government agencies, contractors, and stakeholders in the implementation of projects. The unit not only ensures that projects are implemented effectively but also focuses on optimizing costs and resources, bringing maximum benefits to the state and society.
With such important tasks and roles, PMU My Thuan has been actively contributing to the sustainable development of transport infrastructure in the Southwest region, contributing to the comprehensive development of the country.
About Nhon Trach Bridge Construction Contractor – Kumho E&C Company
KUMHO ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD (Kumho E&C) is a South Korean construction company and a member of the Kumho Asiana Group.
Kumho Engineering & Construction is one of the leading construction companies in Korea with impressive achievements over the past 46 years, thanks to its technological capabilities in airport construction projects, logistics infrastructure and social infrastructure construction (SOC) projects, wastewater treatment solutions using the KIDEA process and over 30 years of experience in housing construction.
Since its establishment in 1967, Kumho E&C has demonstrated its leadership in numerous SOC projects including City Air Terminal, ASEM Convention Center, Incheon International Airport, Gwangju New City Hall, Section 8 of Daejeon-Jinju Expressway, and Cheonan-Nonsan Expressway.
Current status and construction progress of Nhon Trach bridge
According to the My Thuan Project Management Board under the Ministry of Transport, Nhon Trach Bridge, an important part of the Tan Van - Nhon Trach Component Project 1A, is being constructed ahead of schedule and is expected to close the first span in September 2024.
As of August 2024, My Thuan Project Management Board said that the Nhon Trach Bridge Construction Package (Package CW1) implemented by Kumho E&C Company of Korea has achieved 80% cumulative progress. Of which, many important items have been completed, and Nhon Trach Bridge is expected to be completed on April 30, 2025, 4 months earlier than the original contract deadline.
Regarding the construction of the 5.6 km long approach road at both ends of the bridge (Package CW2), a joint venture between Dongbu Corporation of Korea and VNCN E&C Construction and Engineering Investment Joint Stock Company of Vietnam is undertaking the construction. According to the contract, this part will be completed by mid-September 2025, and to date the cumulative progress has reached nearly 37%.
Contractors are trying to speed up the construction progress by maintaining a "3-shift, 4-shift" work schedule, continuously without breaks during holidays and Tet to ensure the completion of the entire bridge and approach roads by April 30, 2025.
Mr. Koo Ja Kyoung, representative of contractor Kumho E&C, said that to shorten the progress, the construction site is organizing three shifts throughout the day and night, working even on weekends and holidays. Currently, the weather in the South is in the rainy season, causing difficulties for the bridge construction process.
In June 2024, the Ministry of Transport also submitted to the Prime Minister a proposal to approve the adjustment to increase the investment capital for component project 1A from VND 6,955.65 billion to VND 9,268.41 billion, adding an additional VND 2,300 billion.
This additional investment is aimed at building another Nhon Trach 2 bridge similar to the current bridge, to widen the route. The implementation period is from 2025 to 2028. When completed, Nhon Trach bridge will be operated according to expressway standards with 8 lanes, including a separate lane for motorbikes.
After crossing the bridge, motorbikes will move into a parallel lane separate from the main route of Ring Road 3, according to urban expressway standards.
When completed, Nhon Trach 2 Bridge will make an important contribution to the completion of the Ring Road 3 system of Ho Chi Minh City, helping to shorten the distance from Dong Nai to Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and Long An. At the same time, the project will promote the transport of goods, enhance trade exchange, separate traffic from a distance and reduce congestion on inner-city routes of Ho Chi Minh City.
Planning map of Nhon Trach bridge project
How does Nhon Trach Bridge affect the area?
When put into operation, Nhon Trach Bridge will open a new direction, helping vehicles travel from Thu Duc City to Dong Nai more closely, without having to go through Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway or National Highway 1A towards Dong Nai Bridge.
Shorten the travel distance between the three regions of Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai and Binh Duong, forming a complete traffic infrastructure for the Ring Road 3 route, bringing convenience to the circulation of goods between regions.
Reduce traffic pressure on Dong Nai bridge and inner city roads of Ho Chi Minh City.
Is one of the driving forces promoting the vibrant development of the real estate market in Nhon Trach and Thu Duc City.
Important role in connecting satellite cities, contributing to promoting economic and social development for the Southeast key economic region.
Beltway 3 connects Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Long An, with a total length of over 90 km. Currently, the section of over 15 km in Binh Duong has been completed. The remaining part, in addition to Project 1A, the remaining 76 km is being urgently implemented by localities with a total budget of nearly 75,400 billion VND. This route is expected to be completed in 2026, creating a connecting traffic network, strongly promoting the economic and social development of the entire Southern Key Region.
Source: Internet
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