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TRANSPORT/INFRASTRUCTURE
Binh Bridge,Vietnam
COOPERATION OF FINNS, JAPANESE AND VIETNAMESE
STRADDLES REGIONAL DIVIDE IN HAIPHONG CITY
In May 2005, the Binh Bridge,Vietnam’s second biggest cable-stayed
bridge, opened to traffic.The bridge crosses the Cam river at
Haiphong City, a major north Vietnamese port of some 1.8 million
inhabitants, providing the first ever link between the urban area on
the south bank and the rural area to the north.
With the support of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland,WSP’s
Finnish bridge specialists carried out the design of the bridge as part
of the feasibility study, which was commenced in 1992 by Finnroad
Oy.The two companies, working under the name of FINNRA Team,
went on to prepare the tender stage design and detailed design for
the bridge, which received the approval of the Prime Minister of
Vietnam in 1998.
Finance from Japan enabled construction of the bridge to commence
in 2002, providing final construction design and supervision as part
of the project team headed by Japanese construction supervision
company, Chodai.A simple construction method, using modern
steel and concrete composite construction technology, enabled
installation of the superstructure to progress smoothly, resulting
in a total construction time of around 30 months.
The Binh Bridge provides a beautiful new landmark for
Haiphong City.With pylons standing 101 m above the water
level, a main span of 260 m and clearance under the deck of
25 m, it has four lanes for motor vehicles and another two
for pedestrians.An elegantly curving approach road
enhances the outlook for those passing over the bridge.
Already the Binh Bridge is fulfilling its role of
facilitating the economic development of the region
by providing a vital link between the city and the
surrounding rural areas, stimulating economic
activities in the region and bringing the social and
cultural services of the city within better reach
of the rural population.