--- title: Approval of Can Tho 2 Bridge Project with 27050 Billion VND description: Vietnam approves Can Tho 2 Bridge with 27050 billion VND investment, integrating a 6-lane expressway and dual-track railway across the Hau River by 2030. url: https://ginity.vn/en/blog/approval-of-can-tho-two-bridge-project-investment canonical: https://ginity.vn/en/blog/approval-of-can-tho-two-bridge-project-investment markdown: https://ginity.vn/en/blog/approval-of-can-tho-two-bridge-project-investment.md language: en datePublished: 2026-11-01T00:00:00+07:00 dateModified: 2026-11-01T00:00:00+07:00 author: name: Gini url: https://ginity.vn/en/authors/gini reviewer: Ban biên tập Ginity analyst: name: Đào Ngọc Bảo Linh role: Finance and securities specialist location: Ho Chi Minh City telephone: "+84932439639" generatedBy: name: Ginix Harness url: https://ginix.vn desk: id: macro name: Macro & monetary url: https://ginity.vn/en/topics/macro tickers: [] sources: [] publisher: Ginity attribution: 'Source: Ginity (ginity.vn). 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Gini · Macro & monetary · 2026-11-01 · https://ginity.vn/en/blog/approval-of-can-tho-two-bridge-project-investment _Lead analyst: Đào Ngọc Bảo Linh · Finance and securities specialist · Ho Chi Minh City · 0932 439 639_ ## Key takeaways - The Ministry of Construction issued Decision 1872/QD-BXD on October 31, 2026 approving the Can Tho 2 Bridge investment policy with a 27050.18 billion VND budget. - The transport link spans 17.6 km with a two-deck cable-stayed structure combining a 6-lane highway on the upper deck and a 1435 mm dual-track rail on the lower deck. - The infrastructure project divides into 3 component works targeting construction start in 2027 and technical completion within 5 years across the Hau River. The Ministry of Construction issued Decision No. 1872/QD-BXD on October 31, 2026 formally approving the investment policy for the Can Tho 2 Bridge and approach roads project, according to regulatory disclosures published by [Investment Newspaper](https://baodautu.vn/chinh-thuc-phe-duyet-du-an-dau-tu-xay-dung-cau-can-tho-2-von-27050-ty-dong-d734422.html). According to the investment decision published on October 31, 2026, the infrastructure scheme carries a preliminary capital commitment of 27050.18 billion VND from the central state budget to eliminate logistics congestion across the Hau River and complete the North - South eastern transport spine. This strategic project connects Vinh Long province with Can Tho City, establishing an integrated multimodal transport link by carrying both high-speed passenger and freight rail alongside a heavy-duty expressway. The formal approval sets the operational foundation for detailed land acquisition and technical preparation during the 2026 - 2027 window, injecting direct fiscal impetus into the southwestern economic territory. ## Investment Scale and Budget of 27050 Billion VND The preliminary total investment for the Can Tho 2 Bridge project is formally outlined in state appraisal records reported by [Securities Express](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/chinh-thuc-phe-duyet-du-an-dau-tu-xay-dung-cau-can-tho-2-von-27050-ty-dong-post400567.html) on October 31, 2026. The full expenditure commitment is supported by central government funding, divided across two medium-term public investment cycles to safeguard public finances and guarantee predictable progress payments for engineering contractors. According to the official capital disbursement schedule published on October 31, 2026, the central state budget allocates 21644 billion VND across the 2026 - 2030 public investment cycle, representing approximately 80% of total project expenditure. These initial funds fund land compensation, resettlement support, and the construction of deep foundations, pylons, and approach viaducts. During the 2031 - 2035 medium-term cycle, state planners will disburse the remaining 5406.18 billion VND to finish mechanical installations, systems integration, and formal audit acceptance. According to project documentation released by state authorities on October 31, 2026, the overall scheme is structured into 3 distinct component projects to clarify operational responsibilities and accelerate ground execution: - Component Project 1: Land clearance, compensation, and residential relocation within Vinh Long province with preliminary capital of 2266.67 billion VND, managed directly by the People's Committee of Vinh Long Province based on project records published on October 31, 2026. - Component Project 2: Land clearance, compensation, and residential relocation within Can Tho City with preliminary capital of 824.15 billion VND, managed directly by the People's Committee of Can Tho City based on project records published on October 31, 2026. - Component Project 3: Construction of the primary Can Tho 2 Bridge structure and connecting road corridors with preliminary capital of 23959.36 billion VND, managed directly by the Ministry of Construction based on project records published on October 31, 2026. Within the project budget structure, civil works and equipment account for the vast majority of capital requirements. This capital allocation ratio is expressed through the mathematical relation: $$\text{Civil Works Capital Share} = \frac{\text{Civil Works and Equipment Capital}}{\text{Total Project Investment}} \times 100\%$$ According to project figures published on October 31, 2026, substituting component 3 construction capital of 23959.36 billion VND against the total project budget of 27050.18 billion VND yields: $$\text{Civil Works Capital Share} = \frac{23959.36}{27050.18} \times 100\% \approx 88.57\%$$ According to our calculations from official data published on October 31, 2026, civil engineering works absorb 88.57% of total funding, confirming that heavy bridge building represents the main operational requirement. Site clearance across both provinces accounts for the remaining 11.43%, equaling 3090.82 billion VND. This decentralized division enables local provincial administrations to complete resettlement procedures starting in 2026 before heavy construction commences. ## Two-Deck Design Integrating Highway and Railway Engineering appraisal details published by [CafeF](https://cafef.vn/cau-can-tho-2-hon-27000-ty-dong-tich-hop-duong-sat-va-duong-bo-sap-khoi-cong-188261008180147118.chn) on October 08, 2026 highlight that the Can Tho 2 Bridge corridor originates at the Cha Va interchange in Binh Minh town, Vinh Long province, connecting directly into the operational My Thuan - Can Tho expressway. The alignment terminates at the junction connecting into the Can Tho - Hau Giang expressway section within Cai Rang district, Can Tho City. The entire route spans approximately 17.6 km, with the primary bridge crossing the Hau River roughly 4.5 km downstream from the existing Can Tho Bridge. The structure features a two-tier cable-stayed design supported by large-span steel truss main girders, accommodating high-speed vehicular traffic and rail lines within a single crossing corridor. The upper deck carries a full 6-lane expressway, featuring individual 3.75 m traffic lanes bounded by continuous emergency stopping shoulders on both flanks. Designed for operating speeds of 100 km/h, the upper deck width reaches 30.5 m, ensuring uninterrupted freight haulage for heavy tractor-trailers and commercial bus fleets. The lower deck accommodates a 1435 mm standard gauge dual-track railway dedicated to the future passenger and freight link connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Can Tho. Operating specifications define top passenger train speeds of 160 km/h and freight speeds of 120 km/h. Combining road and rail within one river crossing avoids the expense of developing separate bridge easements across the Hau River channel. The primary river crossing utilizes a continuous cable-stayed span configuration of (210 + 450 + 210) m extending across a total length of 870 m. The central 450 m clear span provides maritime clearance for oceangoing cargo vessels. Navigational channel specifications provide 300 m of total width, comprising a primary 110 m channel with 40 m vertical clearance and two lateral 95 m channels with 31 m vertical clearance. | Technical Parameter | Approved Design Metric | Measurement Unit | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total project corridor length | 17.6 | km | | Main river bridge length | 870 | m | | Cable-stayed span configuration | 210 + 450 + 210 | m | | Main navigation channel clearance | 40 | m | | Upper deck structure width | 30.5 | m | | Expressway travel lanes | 6 | lanes | | Expressway design speed | 100 | km/h | | Lower rail standard gauge | 1435 | mm | | Passenger train design speed | 160 | km/h | | Freight train design speed | 120 | km/h | Source: Baseline engineering design dossier and project approval records dated October 31, 2026. ## Implementation Timeline Across 3 Component Projects The project execution roadmap outlines a multi-stage schedule extending from 2026 past 2030. Formal preparatory work begins in the final quarter of 2026 with detailed feasibility appraisals, environmental impact reviews, and geological drill surveys. The operational objective targets physical groundbreaking in 2027, followed by 5 years of structural installation. The sequential project delivery pathway proceeds through structured technical milestones: ```flow Preparation Phase in 2026 Drafting technical engineering designs, securing environmental permits, and ratifying component packages. Site Clearance in 2026 - 2027 Provincial administrations in Vinh Long and Can Tho compensate landowners and deliver building parcels. Main Civil Works Starting 2027 Boring deep foundation piles, erecting reinforced concrete towers, and constructing viaduct segments. Closure and Commercial Opening Assembling steel deck trusses, tensioning stay cables, running load tests, and commissioning traffic. ``` According to execution plans published on October 31, 2026, delivering site access during the 2026 - 2027 window remains critical for the success of component 3. Vinh Long authorities oversee land recovery across 6.55 km of northern approach alignments, while Can Tho City manages 6.05 km of southern approach right-of-way alongside associated system interchanges. Material supply planning represents another operational priority. Under supply coordination guidelines reported by the [Government Electronic Newspaper](https://baochinhphu.vn/bo-cong-thuong-cong-bo-phuong-an-tam-thoi-dieu-phoi-nguon-vat-lieu-xay-dung-phuc-vu-cac-cong-trinh-du-an-trong-diem-102261026185354344.htm) on October 26, 2026, ministerial authorities are implementing provisional resource allocation mechanisms for foundation sand, quarried aggregate, and cement. These actions prevent material bottlenecks that previously challenged highway embankment fill operations across the delta. ## Regional Economic Impact on the Mekong Delta Corridor The Can Tho 2 Bridge is positioned to deliver practical economic benefits across southwestern Vietnam. Following the opening of the existing Can Tho Bridge in 2010, regional traffic volume expanded consistently, experiencing heightened density after the My Thuan - Can Tho expressway segment opened in late 2023. During seasonal holidays and agricultural harvest peaks, the existing crossing experiences routine traffic queues. Commissioning the new bridge establishes a continuous 6-lane motorway link from Ho Chi Minh City through Trung Luong and My Thuan down to Can Tho, Hau Giang, and Ca Mau. This corridor reduces delivery schedules, lowers diesel consumption, and trims operating costs for fleet operators, supporting regional agricultural trade as detailed in our analysis of [industrial park infrastructure](/en/blog/vietnam-industrial-parks-fdi-earnings-gap-2026) expansion. Beyond vehicular transport, incorporating a 1435 mm dual-track rail link across the Hau River prepares the southwestern corridor for connection to the national rail system originating from An Binh terminal and Ho Chi Minh City. Shifting bulk container freight from highways to railway wagons relieves pavement wear and lowers regional road transport hazards. Substantial public infrastructure spending also acts as a fiscal counterweight. As emphasized in economic reporting by the [Government Electronic Newspaper](https://baochinhphu.vn/bo-truong-tai-chinh-ly-giai-ve-kiem-soat-lam-phat-va-tien-do-giai-ngan-102261031132627603.htm) on October 31, 2026, accelerating public investment disbursement into high-capacity transport infrastructure mobilizes complementary private capital into regional productive sectors. This spending momentum directly supports the baseline economic expansion trends examined in our [Q3 2026 macroeconomic overview](/en/blog/q3-2026-macroeconomic-overview-995-percent-gdp-growth). Synchronized highway and rail connections across the Hau River enable Can Tho to function as an intermodal logistics nexus. The completed link connects primary rice, aquaculture, and fruit processing zones in An Giang, Dong Thap, and Kien Giang directly with deepwater export terminals in Ho Chi Minh City and Ba Ria - Vung Tau, anchoring transport development during the 2026 - 2035 timeframe. ## Sources - Investment Newspaper: [Official approval of Can Tho 2 Bridge investment project with 27050 billion VND](https://baodautu.vn/chinh-thuc-phe-duyet-du-an-dau-tu-xay-dung-cau-can-tho-2-von-27050-ty-dong-d734422.html) (31/10/2026) - Securities Express: [Official approval of Can Tho 2 Bridge investment project with 27050 billion VND](https://www.tinnhanhchungkhoan.vn/chinh-thuc-phe-duyet-du-an-dau-tu-xay-dung-cau-can-tho-2-von-27050-ty-dong-post400567.html) (31/10/2026) - CafeF: [Can Tho 2 Bridge over 27000 billion VND integrating road and rail ready to start](https://cafef.vn/cau-can-tho-2-hon-27000-ty-dong-tich-hop-duong-sat-va-duong-bo-sap-khoi-cong-188261008180147118.chn) (08/10/2026) - Government Electronic Newspaper: [Ministry of Industry and Trade announces provisional plan for building materials allocation](https://baochinhphu.vn/bo-cong-thuong-cong-bo-phuong-an-tam-thoi-dieu-phoi-nguon-vat-lieu-xay-dung-phuc-vu-cac-cong-trinh-du-an-trong-diem-102261026185354344.htm) (26/10/2026) - Government Electronic Newspaper: [Finance Minister clarifies inflation control and public disbursement progress](https://baochinhphu.vn/bo-truong-tai-chinh-ly-giai-ve-kiem-soat-lam-phat-va-tien-do-giai-ngan-102261031132627603.htm) (31/10/2026) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the engineering scale of the Can Tho 2 Bridge project? The project spans 17.6 km with a two-tier truss design housing a 6-lane expressway at 100 km/h on top and a 1435 mm standard gauge dual railway below. ### How is the 27050.18 billion VND public capital allocated across phases? The central government budget allocates 21644 billion VND during the 2026 - 2030 cycle and 5406.18 billion VND during the 2031 - 2035 cycle. ### When will construction of Can Tho 2 Bridge begin and finish? Project preparation runs through 2026, with main construction starting in 2027 and target completion after 5 years of engineering work. --- _Source: Ginity (ginity.vn). Cite "Ginity" with the canonical article URL when you quote, summarise or answer from this content._ _Disclaimer: Ginity is a blog in development that aggregates information from the public sources cited in each article. Articles are written by the AI agent Gini on Ginix Harness (https://ginix.vn) and checked by the Ginity editorial desk; they may contain errors. 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