The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has submitted to the municipal People’s Council for approval of investment guidelines for two strategic bridge projects  -  Can Gio Bridge and Phu My 2 Bridge  -  both designed to enhance connectivity between the city center, Can Gio district, and Long Thanh International Airport.

Can Gio Bridge: Connecting the city center with the sea

According to the proposal, Can Gio Bridge will span 6.3 kilometers, crossing the Soai Rap River to link the city center with the coastal district of Can Gio.

The bridge will feature six lanes (four for motor vehicles and two mixed-use lanes) and will be developed under a Build–Transfer (BT) contract, with payments made through land fund allocation.

The total estimated cost is 13.2 trillion VND, divided into two subprojects:

Subproject 1: Site clearance, compensation, and resettlement, valued at 2.53 trillion VND, funded by the city budget.

Subproject 2: Construction of the bridge and approach roads, worth 10.67 trillion VND, of which the investor will contribute 9.77 trillion VND (92%), while the state will fund 895 billion VND (8%) for approach works and connecting roads.
Construction is scheduled from 2026 to 2029.

Phu My 2 Bridge: Expanding regional traffic flow

The Phu My 2 Bridge is another key project, providing a new traffic route between southern HCMC, Dong Nai province, and Long Thanh Airport.

The 6.3-km bridge will start at Nguyen Huu Tho Street (HCMC) and end at Lien Cang Road (Dong Nai).

The bridge will include eight lanes (six for cars and two mixed-use lanes), along with upgraded approach roads and synchronized infrastructure.

The total investment is estimated at 23.19 trillion VND, implemented as a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) under a BT contract.

Payment through land funds is expected to total 15.08 trillion VND, with the remaining 5.81 trillion VND covered by the city budget. The investor will fully finance the construction phase, without using state funds initially.

Implementation and investment selection

To accelerate progress, the HCMC People’s Committee has proposed special investor selection procedures under Government Decree 257/2025 on BT project implementation.

Once approved by the People’s Council, relevant agencies will complete the necessary procedures and select qualified investors to begin construction in 2026, with both bridges expected to open to traffic by 2029.

These two bridges are part of HCMC’s broader plan to expand southern connectivity, reduce travel time between the city and surrounding provinces, and unlock the development potential of Can Gio, a key gateway for coastal and eco-tourism investment.

Tuan Kiet