On the morning of August 19, 2025, the Rach Mieu 2 Bridge Inauguration Ceremony successfully took place. This vital project, spanning the Tien River and connecting Dong Thap and Vinh Long provinces, marks not only a historical milestone for the transportation sector but also symbolizes the resilience, intellect, and internal strength of Vietnamese construction enterprises.
I. A Historic Inauguration Ceremony and Timeless Imprint
It was a meaningful day as the entire country celebrated the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and prepared to welcome National Day on September 2nd (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025). The event was attended by high-ranking leaders such as Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh, former National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, along with leaders from the Ministry of Construction and relevant localities.
The completion and inauguration of Rach Mieu 2 Bridge, approximately 5 months ahead of the initial schedule, is a proud achievement. This is a clear testament to the self-reliance of Vietnam’s construction industry, as domestic units have mastered the entire process of design, construction, and equipment manufacturing for a large-scale cable-stayed bridge project.
II. Rach Mieu 2 Bridge: A New Lifeline for Dong Thap and Vinh Long
Rach Mieu 2 Bridge and its approach roads have a total length of 17.6 km, with a total investment of 6,810 billion VND from the state budget. The main bridge section is 1.97 km long, designed as a cable-stayed bridge with 112 cable bundles and two main towers reaching 116.5 m high. The main span is 270m long, the bridge deck is 21.5 m wide, with 4 mixed-use lanes and a clear height of 37.5 m, ensuring convenient traffic for both road and waterway across the Tien River branch.
Strategic Significance and Impact:
- Relieving traffic congestion: Rach Mieu 2 Bridge will help to more effectively divert traffic between Vinh Long and Dong Thap, significantly alleviating the persistent congestion at the existing Rach Mieu Bridge, especially during holidays and Tet.
- Promoting regional connectivity: This project contributes to completing the regional transportation network, shortening the travel distance between Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta provinces.
- Socio-economic development and national defense and security: Rach Mieu 2 Bridge plays a crucial role in meeting the increasing transportation demands on National Highway 60, promoting trade, investment, and sustainable socio-economic development for the entire region, while also ensuring national defense and security.
III. The Prowess of Trungnam E&C: From Construction Site to Inauguration
Trungnam E&C, as a key member of the Joint Venture Contractor for Package XL-02 (main cable-stayed bridge item), has made a strong impression throughout the project’s implementation:
- 100% completion of work volume: Trungnam E&C is proud to have completed all work volume within the scope of its XL-02 package. This includes complex items such as bridge load testing and cable-stayed cable vibration measurement, affirming its professional competence and ability to successfully complete high-tech items.
- Successful load testing: On the morning of July 29, 2025, the bridge load testing process was successfully carried out. Dozens of fully loaded trucks moved across the bridge in multiple stages and in both directions, thoroughly checking stability and load-bearing capacity, ensuring the project meets all the highest safety standards.
- “Overcoming sun, conquering rain” spirit: More than 350 workers and 70 engineers worked tirelessly, despite the sun, wind, and rain, maintaining a “3 shifts, 4 crews” spirit to ensure project progress and quality.
Mr. Nguyen Tam Thinh, Chairman of Trungnam Group’s Board of Directors – representing the Joint Venture General Contractor Trungnam E&C – Trung Chinh, B. Trung Nam, Dat Phuong – shared: “Taking on the role of representative for the Joint Venture General Contractor is a huge responsibility but also a source of pride for the team of Vietnamese engineers and workers. With over 300 cadres, engineers, and workers working continuously day and night, through Tet and holidays, progress was ensured. It was the spirit of ‘overcoming sun, conquering rain’ along with the application of advanced technology that helped the project finish 5 months ahead of schedule.”
IV. Spreading Joy and Future Vision
The inauguration of Rach Mieu 2 Bridge brought overwhelming joy to thousands of people from Vinh Long and Dong Thap. Local residents shared that they had been waiting every day for the moment this bridge would open to traffic because previously, crossing the bridge was very difficult due to persistent traffic jams.
With over 17 years of experience, Trungnam E&C continues to affirm its position as a leading EPC general contractor in Vietnam in the fields of bridges and roads, hydropower, wind power, solar power, and technical infrastructure. This project is a stepping stone for upcoming major expressways such as Chau Doc – Can Tho – Soc Trang, where we are “accelerating” with impressive progress.
Trungnam E&C is committed to delivering the highest value to customers, shareholders, and employees, with projects meeting high quality standards, ensuring progress and absolute safety, contributing to “Creating Sustainable Value” for Vietnam.
