On December 10-12, the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Council approved a resolution to invest in the construction of the Cat Lai Bridge and Dong Nai 2 Bridge (Long Hung) through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. The council also agreed to apply a special investor selection process for these two projects due to their urgent nature.
Rendering of Cat Lai Bridge
According to the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee, the Cat Lai Bridge and Dong Nai 2 Bridge are critical infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing transportation connectivity between Dong Nai, Ho Chi Minh City, and the Southern Key Economic Region.
Once completed, these projects will drive socio-economic development in Dong Nai and optimize the utilization of urban spaces, seaports, and the Long Thanh International Airport.
The Cat Lai Bridge project, classified as Group A and a special-grade structure, includes a bridge and connecting roads spanning over 11.6 km. The project begins in Cat Lai Ward (Ho Chi Minh City) and ends at the intersection with the Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway in Dai Phuoc Commune, Dong Nai Province.
Scheduled for preparation in 2025 and construction from 2026 to 2029, the project requires approximately 120 hectares of land, with nearly 116 hectares located in Dong Nai. The PPP investment model will follow a Build-Transfer (BT) contract, with investor payments sourced from public land auctions or public investment funds.
The preliminary total investment is nearly VND 18.3 trillion (excluding interest), comprising VND 11.5 trillion for construction costs and nearly VND 3 trillion for compensation, resettlement, and site clearance.
Construction Corporation No. 1 JSC has proposed to undertake the Cat Lai Bridge project.
The Dong Nai 2 Bridge will help alleviate traffic on the existing Dong Nai Bridge.
Meanwhile, the Dong Nai 2 Bridge will span approximately 9.8 km, connecting Long Phuoc Ward in Ho Chi Minh City with Tam Phuoc Ward in Dong Nai Province, intersecting with the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway.
The project starts at the Go Cong Intersection (Km1+500) on Ring Road 3 in Ho Chi Minh City and ends at National Highway 51, with a total investment of nearly VND 11.5 trillion (excluding interest).
The Long Hung Bridge aims to create a direct connection from the northern and northeastern parts of Ho Chi Minh City to Dong Nai Province, reducing congestion on Hanoi Highway and the Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay Expressway.
Additionally, the project will accelerate urbanization and socio-economic development in Long Hung, Phuoc Tan, and Tam Phuoc Wards in Dong Nai, as well as 12 wards in the former Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.
Both projects will adopt the PPP model under a BT contract, with investor payments sourced from public land auctions or public investment funds. Construction is scheduled for 2026-2029.
The special investor selection process is justified by the projects’ urgency to maximize the potential of Long Thanh International Airport, enhance connectivity with Ho Chi Minh City, and foster Dong Nai’s economic growth.
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