Dong Thap, August 19, 2025 – The Rach Mieu 2 Bridge was officially inaugurated today, marking a new transportation link between Dong Thap and Vinh Long provinces. The bridge not only eases traffic on the existing Rach Mieu Bridge and National Highway 60, but also promises to boost socio-economic development across the Mekong Delta region.
The Rach Mieu 2 Bridge has been officially inaugurated, creating a new transportation link between Dong Thap and Vinh Long provinces. The project not only helps ease congestion on the existing Rach Mieu Bridge and National Highway 60 but also raises expectations of promoting socio-economic development across the Mekong Delta region.
Other attendees included former National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, Deputy Minister of Construction Pham Minh Ha, and Deputy Minister of Finance Do Thanh Trung.
Local leaders present were Le Quoc Phong, Member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the Dong Thap Provincial Party Committee, and Ho Thi Hoang Yen, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Vinh Long Provincial Party Committee.
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| Former National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan and Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh attended the inauguration ceremony of the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge |
This project is part of a series of groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies for 250 projects and works nationwide, with a total investment of VND 1.28 quadrillion, held in celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).
Construction of the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge began on March 29, 2022. The project has been hailed as a symbol of the resilience and self-reliance of Vietnamese bridge builders. It reaffirms the capability of Vietnamese engineers and workers to fully master the design and construction of large-scale and complex infrastructure projects, including cable-stayed bridges.
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| Delegates cut the ribbon at the inauguration ceremony of the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge |
Speaking at the ceremony, Tran Tri Quang, Chairman of the Dong Thap Provincial People’s Committee, highlighted the numerous challenges faced during implementation, including the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, site clearance difficulties, and fluctuations in material prices.
Thanks to the close supervision and direction of the Party and Government, including Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, who personally visited the site three times to inspect progress and encourage workers, as well as the strong coordination between Dong Thap and Vinh Long provinces, the project has now been completed. The Ministry of Construction and relevant agencies have finalized all acceptance procedures, putting the bridge into operation.
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| Deputy Minister of Construction Pham Minh Ha delivered a speech at the ceremony |
The Rach Mieu 2 Bridge and its approach roads span 17.6 kilometers in total length, with a total investment of VND 6.81 trillion. The main cable-stayed bridge stretches 1.97 kilometers, designed with 112 cable stays and two main pylons standing 113 meters tall. The bridge deck is 21.5 meters wide, featuring four mixed-use lanes and a clearance height of 37.5 meters, ensuring smooth road traffic while maintaining safe waterway navigation on the Tien River.
Dong Thap and Vinh Long provinces will continue working closely to manage, operate, and maintain the bridge, ensuring long-term safety, sustainability, and efficiency. Chairman Tran Tri Quang emphasized the need to maximize the project’s efficiency by integrating it into the national transportation network and connecting it with other key infrastructure projects to foster the development of the entire Mekong Delta.
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| Tran Tri Quang, Chairman of the Dong Thap Provincial People’s Committee, delivered a speech at the ceremony |
Deputy Minister of Construction Pham Minh Ha stressed that the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge is a nationally significant infrastructure project, playing an essential role in driving both local and national economic growth. Completed five months ahead of schedule, the project guarantees quality, absolute safety, and cost efficiency, reflecting the determination and professionalism of Vietnamese engineers and construction workers.
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| Nguyen Tam Thinh, Chairman of Trungnam Group and representative of the consortium of main contractors (Trungnam E&C, Dat Phuong, Trung Chinh, Bac Trung Nam), shared his remarks at the ceremony |
Sharing his pride at the ceremony, Nguyen Tam Thinh, Chairman of Trungnam Group—representing the consortium of main contractors, including Trungnam E&C, Dat Phuong, Trung Chinh, and Bac Trung Nam—remarked that taking on the role of lead contractor was both a great responsibility and an immense honor for Vietnamese engineers and workers.
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| Panoramic view of the inauguration ceremony |
Throughout the construction process, over 300 engineers and workers worked day and night, even through Tet holidays and weekends, to meet the schedule while adapting to fluctuating material prices. Their determination, combined with the use of advanced technologies, enabled the project to be completed five months ahead of plan.
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| Panoramic view of the inauguration ceremony |
Building upon the legacy of Rach Mieu 1 Bridge (inaugurated in 2009), which symbolized Vietnam’s growing technological autonomy and replaced the old Rach Mieu Ferry, the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge continues its mission of enhancing connectivity between Dong Thap and Vinh Long, eliminating long-standing traffic bottlenecks, and promoting regional economic integration across the Mekong Delta.
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| Rach Mieu 2 Bridge viewed from Dong Thap Province toward Vinh Long Province |
The completion of the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge will help resolve chronic traffic congestion, improve traffic distribution between Vinh Long and Dong Thap, and strengthen the regional transportation network to meet the increasing demand along National Highway 60. The project also enhances national defense and security while boosting socio-economic development. Beyond improving traffic flow and reducing accidents, the bridge shortens travel time between Ho Chi Minh City and eastern Mekong Delta provinces such as Vinh Long, Can Tho, and Ca Mau.
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| Rach Mieu 2 Bridge connecting the two banks of Dong Thap and Vinh Long |
The inauguration of the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge marks another milestone affirming the determination, vision, and strategic planning of the Party, State, and Government in developing modern and synchronized infrastructure, laying a solid foundation for Vietnam’s sustainable growth.
SOURCE: THE PEOPLE'S DEPUTIES