On January 1, Quang Ninh province held the inauguration ceremony of Cua Luc 3 bridge project (Binh Minh bridge). This is the second project connecting Hoanh Bo – Ha Long areas after 4 years of merger, especially connecting directly to inter-commune roads and provincial roads connecting highlands.
Cua Luc 3 Bridge Project (Binh Minh Bridge) has a total investment cost of more than 1,700 billion VND from the budget of Quang Ninh province. Photo: Bui My
According to the Management Board of Construction Investment Projects of Civil and Industrial Works of Quang Ninh Province, the Cua Luc 3 Bridge project was started at the end of September 2020, with an investment of more than 1,700 billion VND from the provincial budget. Quang Ninh.
Cua Luc 3 bridge project has a total route length of more than 2.6km, designed with 6 lanes, the bridge part is designed as a permanent bridge made of reinforced concrete and pre-stressed reinforced concrete. The bridge has the starting point connecting the main road of FLC Tropical City Ha Long urban area; The end point connects to National Highway 279 at Km16+415, located in Thong Nhat commune, Ha Long City.
Quang Ninh inaugurated the Cua Luc 3 bridge project (Binh Minh bridge) on the occasion of the new year 2024. Photo: Bui My
During the construction process, the unit encountered many difficulties and challenges regarding premises (procedures for permission to change mangrove land use purposes), project hydrological conditions, and fluctuations in material prices. , scarcity of land for leveling, unusual rainy weather, storms, outbreak of the Covid 19 pandemic… make the mobilization of personnel, equipment, and supplies very difficult.
In addition, the unit also encountered significant impacts in the import of construction materials such as bridge bearings, main bridge arch steel, and Vong Canh floor steel with customs clearance procedures taking a long time. At the same time, during implementation, the project must adjust the alignment design to avoid affecting the mangrove ecosystem in the area.
However, after many efforts, up to now, the project has been completed and put into operation on the occasion when the whole country and people of Quang Ninh are happy and excited to prepare to celebrate the 94th Anniversary of its founding. established the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 – February 3, 2024) and prepared to celebrate the Lunar New Year of Giap Thin 2024.
Chairman of Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Cao Tuong Huy highly appreciated the efforts of the investor and construction contractors of the Cua Luc 3 bridge project (Binh Minh bridge). Photo: Bui My
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Chairman of Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Cao Tuong Huy said that the Cua Luc 3 bridge project is considered to have breakthroughs in the Vietnamese bridge construction industry. It is the first bridge in the province with 6 motor vehicle lanes and a structure of 5 continuous steel arch spans. On both sides of the bridge there are sidewalks for pedestrians, a viewing platform and flower beds to create a tourist landscape.
The Cua Luc 3 bridge project was consulted by the people and named Binh Minh bridge after completion, demonstrating the connection and attachment between the two banks of Cua Luc bay, working towards the development of Ha Long City. become a national tourism center with international reach.
Binh Minh Bridge plays a role in connecting traffic through Cua Luc Bay, promoting socio-economic development on both sides of Cua Luc Bay, and is an architectural and landscape highlight and a tourist attraction.
Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate the Cua Luc 3 bridge project (Binh Minh bridge). Photo: Bui My
Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province affirmed that putting Binh Minh bridge and Love bridge into use is important for the development of Quang Ninh province.
Accordingly, gradually complete the transport infrastructure according to the general planning of Ha Long City approved by the Prime Minister; develop and expand urban space to attract investment and create motivation for socio-economic development; Reduce traffic flow through Bai Chay bridge area, National Highway 18 and inner city of Ha Long city.
At the same time, create a synchronous traffic connection and appearance of Ha Long City in particular and Quang Ninh province in general, taking Cua Luc Bay as the connection center, in a multi-polar direction, in harmony with the World Natural Heritage. border of Ha Long Bay and the northern mountainous areas of the city. Ha Long.
Secretary of Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Xuan Ky, Chairman of Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee Cao Tuong Huy and provincial leaders visited Binh Minh bridge. Photo: Bui My
The mangrove ecosystem on both sides of Binh Minh bridge is basically maintained. Photo: Bui My
People check-in at the Cua Luc 3 bridge project (Binh Minh bridge). Photo: Bui My
Binh Minh Bridge is the second bridge connecting the two areas of Ha Long – Hoanh Bo after 4 years of merger. Photo: Bui My
Immediately after the inauguration ceremony, a large number of people and tourists came to experience, visit, and admire the scenery on both sides of Binh Minh Bridge, at the same time expressing joy and pride when the bridge was completed and put into use. use.
Ms. Ly Thi Thuy (Bang Ca commune, Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province) said that after merging with Ha Long city, highland communes received attention and invested in many new, beautiful and convenient roads. than. However, to get to the central area, you still have to take a detour, which is quite far and takes a lot of time. Now that the Binh Minh Bridge is completed, the time and distance have been greatly shortened, making everyone very happy.
Ms. Do Thi Chinh (Thong Nhat commune, Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province) shared: “This is a great joy for the people of Ha Long city in general and Thong Nhat commune in particular. Today we Very excited, riding a bike here to see the bridge. Previously, by motorbike or car from Thong Nhat to Ha Long City center, we took Cau Bang road and it took about 30-40 minutes. But now , when Binh Minh Bridge was put into use, we found it saved a lot of time.”