Building a Sea-Crossing Bridge Connecting Can Gio and Vung Tau
Vingroup recently submitted a proposal to the Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, seeking approval to study the investment in a sea-crossing route connecting Can Gio and Vung Tau under a Build-Transfer (BT) contract.
Following the proposal, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee issued a response, directing the Department of Finance to urgently coordinate with relevant departments and units to review Vingroup’s request.
The Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee mandated that the consultation and proposal process be completed by October 10. The document was also sent to the Departments of Construction, Agriculture, and Environment, along with Vingroup, for collaborative implementation.
According to the proposal, this sea-crossing bridge project aligns with the adjusted master plan for Ho Chi Minh City until 2040, with a vision to 2060 (Decision No. 1125/QĐ-TTg). The plan emphasizes the development of modern transportation infrastructure and enhanced intra-regional connectivity as a strategic focus.
Simulated video of the Can Gio – Vung Tau Sea-Crossing Bridge project, created by AI ChatGPT (video is hypothetical).
Utilizing the latest bridge construction technologies, the Can Gio – Vung Tau sea-crossing bridge is poised to become a new iconic landmark for Ho Chi Minh City, the most modern in Vietnam, and among the top in Southeast Asia.
Vingroup stated that approval for the investment study would provide a crucial legal foundation to initiate the project’s feasibility assessment. The corporation is committed to long-term collaboration, contributing to the sustainable development of coastal spaces and enhancing regional connectivity.
Can Gio’s Coastal Infrastructure: Key to Ho Chi Minh City’s Expansion
Currently, Can Gio is positioned as the southeastern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, playing a pivotal role in the urban, port, and eco-tourism development plan. Vingroup is developing Vietnam’s largest land reclamation urban project here, spanning nearly 2,900 hectares with a 15 km coastline and an investment of nearly $10 billion.
Simultaneously, Can Gio’s infrastructure is being advanced across four modes:
Road: The Can Gio Bridge is expected to break ground in 2026, replacing the Binh Khanh ferry and opening a new route across the Soai Rap River.
Rail: Vingroup has proposed a high-speed rail line from Phu My Hung to Can Gio with a design speed of 350 km/h, reducing travel time to just 12 minutes.
AI ChatGPT illustration of the metro in Can Gio
Air: Once the Long Thanh International Airport becomes operational, the area will be conveniently connected via National Highway 51 and the Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway.
Water: A river taxi service from Bạch Đằng Wharf to Binh Khanh is planned to operate every 20 minutes.
If approved, the Can Gio – Vung Tau sea-crossing route will not only reduce travel time between the two locations to approximately 10 minutes but also become a symbolic infrastructure project for coastal connectivity.
In the future, when the Can Gio International Super Port—a future “gold mine” for Vietnam’s economy—becomes operational, this sea-crossing bridge will play a central role in cargo transportation.
The sea-crossing route is expected to significantly reduce travel time, enhance connectivity between functional regions, drive economic and social development, and expand sustainable urban spaces for Ho Chi Minh City.
The array of mega-projects set to be implemented in Can Gio will help realize the vision of transforming Ho Chi Minh City into a modern, dynamic, and internationally integrated coastal metropolis, solidifying its role as the development hub of the Southern Key Economic Region.
Vietnam Already Has One of Southeast Asia’s Longest Sea-Crossing Bridges
The Tan Vu – Lach Huyen sea-crossing bridge, connecting the mainland of the former Hai An district with the former Cat Hai Island (Hai Phong City), was inaugurated and opened on National Day, September 2, 2017.
The project has a total investment of nearly 11,850 billion VND. With a total length of 15.63 km, including a 5.44 km sea-crossing section, the Tan Vu – Lach Huyen bridge has become Vietnam’s longest sea-crossing bridge and one of the longest in Southeast Asia.
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