Rach Mieu 2 Bridge is expected to be operational in early September 2025.

The Rach Mieu 2 Bridge project connecting Tien Giang and Ben Tre provinces (now Dong Thap and Vinh Long provinces) is entering the final stage of completion, with progress reaching more than 96.5%. The project is expected to be completed in early August and put into operation before September 2, 2025.

Overview of Rach Mieu 2 Bridge Project with completion progress of more than 96.5%.

Mr. Nguyen Nam Phong, Project Management Director (PM) - My Thuan PMU, Rach Mieu 2 Bridge Project has completed all 6/6 bridges on the route including the main cable-stayed bridge and the bridges: Xoai Hot, My Tho, Tam Son, Ba Lai and Song Ma.

“We are in the final stages. All officers and workers of the My Thuan Project Management Board and construction units are determined to complete the project on schedule according to the Prime Minister ’s direction,” Mr. Phong emphasized.

The road and approach to Rach Mieu 2 Bridge have been basically completed, the construction unit is completing the installation of median strips, road markings, and lighting with the expected completion date before July 20. In particular, the main cable-stayed bridge has completed the casting of the edge, installation of railings, median strips, and expansion joints, and is currently deploying the asphalt concrete paving of the bridge deck.

The Rach Mieu 2 Bridge Project has its starting point at Dong Tam intersection (the intersection between National Highway 1 and Provincial Road 870) in Tien Giang province (now Dong Thap province) and its end point at about Km16+660 National Highway 60, about 0.71 km from the northern abutment of Ham Luong bridge, in Ben Tre province (now Vinh Long province).

Rach Mieu 2 main bridge is a 1,971.2 m long cable-stayed bridge, a 4-lane grade III delta road, with a total project length of about 17.6 km. The project has a total investment of more than VND 6,810 billion from the state budget, with My Thuan Project Management Board as the investor. Site clearance work has been 100% completed along the entire route, of which 9.65 km is for Vinh Long province and 7.95 km is for Dong Thap province. To date, the project has disbursed VND 625.82/673.81 billion, reaching 92.88% of the capital plan for 2025.

Currently, at the construction site, there are nearly 600 workers and technical staff of the units continuing to maintain the construction of "3 shifts, 4 teams" with 30 construction teams and 150 pieces of equipment. All are determined to complete the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge Project according to the direction of the Prime Minister.

Mr. Nguyen Nam Phong, Project Management Director - My Thuan Project Management Board added: “To ensure progress, we have mobilized all human resources and construction machinery 24/24 hours. Although we face many difficulties due to the rainy season weather, with a high determination, we believe we will complete the commitment. Rach Mieu 2 Bridge Project is a national key project, of great significance to the socio-economic development of the Mekong Delta region”.

During this time, My Thuan Project Management Board will continue to closely coordinate with construction units to complete the bridge's auxiliary items, conduct cable-stayed vibration measurement experiments, damping work and bridge load testing. In particular, the asphalt concrete paving of the main bridge deck is expected to be implemented from July 9 to 12, 2025.

Upon completion, Rach Mieu 2 Bridge will help reduce pressure on the existing Rach Mieu Bridge, reduce traffic congestion on weekends and holidays, and contribute to promoting socio-economic development in the Mekong Delta region.

TUAN LAM

Source: https://baoapbac.vn/kinh-te/202507/cau-rach-mieu-2-du-kien-khai-thac-vao-dau-thang-9-2025-1046679/