Revealing the shape of the nearly 2,000 billion VND Royal Bridge across the Cam River

August 13, 2024 | 05:30

TPO – As an important part of the modern and synchronous “air – water – land” connection system, Hoang Gia Bridge is considered one of the key projects that has a significant impact on the development of the entire area of Hai Phong City.

The shape of the nearly 2,000 billion VND Royal Bridge across the Cam River - Hai Phong photo 1

With a total investment of nearly 2,000 billion VND, the Royal Bridge (also known as May Chai Bridge) across the Cam River - Hai Phong City is being accelerated, expected to be completed ahead of schedule.

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This bridge has a total length of nearly 2.2km including the main bridge and approach bridges.

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The main bridge is 21m wide, designed with 4 lanes; the approach bridges on both sides are 17.5m wide.

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The Royal Bridge starts at Vu Yen Island, Thuy Nguyen Commune, Thuy Nguyen District; the end point intersects with Le Thanh Tong Street at Cau Tre, May Chai Ward, Ngo Quyen District, Hai Phong City.

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The total investment capital of the bridge is nearly 2,000 billion VND.

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The design of the Royal Bridge is in harmony with the architectural landscape of Hai Phong City, and at the same time becomes one of the architectural highlights.

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The design concept of the Royal Bridge is the World Gateway Bridge with two towers leaning towards the river.

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This design creates a curved arch with the implication of being an international welcome door to Vietnam and sending Vietnamese trains and passengers out to the world.

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Each bridge tower has a special shape, inspired by the image of a bird's wings, representing the desire to fly high and reach success. In addition, the V-shaped wings symbolize Vietnam and Victory.

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Currently, the project has reached about 60% of the total volume. In particular, the construction of the roundabout approach bridge on Vu Yen Island is ahead of schedule, reaching nearly 90%.

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Recently, the contractor has focused resources on the project to speed up the construction progress and ensure technical standards. Engineers and workers with experience in constructing modern cable-stayed bridge projects in the country such as My Thuan, Bach Dang, Tran Thi Ly, Rach Mieu 1-2 bridges... have also been mobilized to the Hoang Gia (May Chai) bridge project.