Asphalt paving begins on Thong Nhat Bridge along Bien Hoa Central Axis Road

20:29, 26/01/2026

Thong Nhat Bridge, the most critical component of the Bien Hoa Central Axis Road Project, has begun asphalt concrete paving on the bridge deck. This endeavor is a key step toward the technical opening of the bridge in early February 2026.

The Bien Hoa Central Axis Road is more than 5.4 kilometers long and is divided into two branches. The intersection between Branch 1 and Branch 2 has been basically completed. Photo: Pham Tung
The Bien Hoa Central Axis Road is more than 5.4 kilometers long and is divided into two branches. The intersection between Branch 1 and Branch 2 has been basically completed. Photo: Pham Tung
Thong Nhat Bridge is approximately 765 meters long, with a 559-meter main span, and accommodates 6 to 10 lanes, each 45 to 95 meters wide. This section is the most critical component of the Bien Hoa Central Axis Road Project. Photo: Pham Tung
Thong Nhat Bridge is approximately 765 meters long, with a 559-meter main span, and accommodates 6 to 10 lanes, each 45 to 95 meters wide. This section is the most critical component of the Bien Hoa Central Axis Road Project. Photo: Pham Tung
Thong Nhat Bridge crosses the Cai River, connecting the central urban area of Bien Hoa with Hiep Hoa Islet. Photo: Pham Tung
Thong Nhat Bridge crosses the Cai River, connecting the central urban area of Bien Hoa with Hiep Hoa Islet. Photo: Pham Tung
Along with asphalt paving on the bridge deck, finishing works on Thong Nhat Bridge, such as installing guardrail systems, are also underway. Photo: Pham Tung
Along with asphalt paving on the bridge deck, finishing works on Thong Nhat Bridge, such as installing guardrail systems, are also underway. Photo: Pham Tung
According to the plan, asphalt paving on the deck of Thong Nhat Bridge will be completed by January 31, 2026, with the technical opening scheduled for February 3, 2026. Photo: Pham Tung
According to the plan, asphalt paving on the deck of Thong Nhat Bridge will be completed by January 31, 2026, with the technical opening scheduled for February 3, 2026. Photo: Pham Tung
The Bien Hoa Central Axis Road is more than 5.4 kilometers long and is divided into two branches. The intersection between Branch 1 and Branch 2 has basically been completed. Photo: Pham Tung
The Bien Hoa Central Axis Road is more than 5.4 kilometers long and is divided into two branches. The intersection between Branch 1 and Branch 2 has basically been completed. Photo: Pham Tung
From the shared intersection, Branch 1 extends to its endpoint at the intersection with Dang Van Tron Street (at the An Hao Bridge junction), with a total length of more than 3.7 kilometers. Meanwhile, Branch 2 turns right and extends to its endpoint at the intersection with Dang Van Tron Street (at the junction near the approach to Buu Hoa Bridge), with a length of more than 1.7 kilometers. Photo: Pham Tung
From the shared intersection, Branch 1 extends to its endpoint at the intersection with Dang Van Tron Street (at the An Hao Bridge junction), with a total length of more than 3.7 kilometers. Meanwhile, Branch 2 turns right and extends to its endpoint at the intersection with Dang Van Tron Street (at the junction near the approach to Buu Hoa Bridge), with a length of more than 1.7 kilometers. Photo: Pham Tung
The intersection between Branch 1 of the Bien Hoa Central Axis Road and Do Van Thi Street is basically complete. Photo: Pham Tung
The intersection between Branch 1 of the Bien Hoa Central Axis Road and Do Van Thi Street is basically complete. Photo: Pham Tung
Construction on the Vam Ong An Bridge, located on Branch 1 of the Bien Hoa Central Axis Road, is being accelerated. Photo: Pham Tung
Construction on the Vam Ong An Bridge, located on Branch 1 of the Bien Hoa Central Axis Road, is being accelerated. Photo: Pham Tung
At the request of the Provincial Peoples Committee, the entire Bien Hoa Central Axis Road must be technically opened before the Lunar New Year of 2026. Photo: Pham Tung
At the request of the Provincial People's Committee, the entire Bien Hoa Central Axis Road must be technically opened before the Lunar New Year of 2026. Photo: Pham Tung
The Bien Hoa Central Axis Road curves along the bank of the Cai River as it passes through Tran Bien Ward, Dong Nai province. Photo: Pham Tung
The Bien Hoa Central Axis Road curves along the bank of the Cai River as it passes through Tran Bien Ward, Dong Nai province. Photo: Pham Tung

By Pham Tung – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho