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Nam Dinh: Work begins on Thinh Long bridge over Ninh Co Rive

Nam Dinh: Work begins on Thinh Long bridge over Ninh Co River

Construction of the Thinh Long bridge across the Ninh Co River in the northern province of Nam Dinh began on September 29.
Nam Dinh: Work begins on Thinh Long bridge over Ninh Co River ảnh 1Model of Thinh Long bridge across the Ninh Co River in Nam Dinh province. (Photo: baogiaothong.vn)

Nam Dinh (VNA) – Construction of the Thinh Long bridge across theNinh Co River in the northern province of Nam Dinh began on September 29.

With an investment of more than 1.15 trillion VND (48.4 million USD) from theKorea Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) and Vietnam’s correspondentfund, the 12-metre-wide bridge is designed to have two lanes for motorisedvehicles and two other for non-motorised ones.

According to Duong Viet Roan, Director of the Thang Long Project ManagementBoard, the investor of the bridge, the 2.3-kilometre-long bridge will connectHai Hau district and Nghia Hung district.

Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Dinh Nghi underlined thatthe bridge is an important work to promote social and economic development ofNam Dinh province, helping ensure security and defence, prevent flood and stormas well as tap marine economic potentials.

Nam Dinh is housing a line-up of notable projects like Rang Dong garmentindustrial zone, a ship building plant, Thinh Long sea port and Nam Dinh I thermoelectricplant.

Upon completion, Thinh Long bridge will enhance connectivity with otherlocalities in the vicinity like Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Ninh Binh andThanh Hoa, cutting transport cost for vehicles.

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Van Cong ordered contractors to focus allresources, assuring the quality and progress of the bridge.

Meanwhile, Nam Dinh province and relevant districts are requested to join handswith the investor to tackle arising issues during the construction so that theproject can be completed in a timely manner.-VNA
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