Mỹ Thuận Bridge
The Mỹ Thuận Bridge (Vietnamese: Cầu Mỹ Thuận) is a cable-stayed bridge over the Mekong river, connecting Cái Bè District of Tiền Giang Province with Vĩnh Long City of Vĩnh Long Province in Vietnam. It was developed in a joint venture between the governments of Australia and Vietnam. The bridge was the largest overseas assistance project undertaken by the Australian government costing A$91 million.
Mỹ Thuận Bridge in 2007
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| Coordinates | 10°16′N 105°55′E |
| Carries | Motor vehicles |
| Crosses | Mekong river (northern arm) |
| Locale | between Tiền Giang and Vĩnh Long provinces, Việt Nam |
| Official name | Cầu Mỹ Thuận |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Cable-stayed bridge |
| Total length | 1,535 metres (5,036 ft) |
| Width | 23.66 metres (77.6 ft) |
| Longest span | 350 metres (1,150 ft) |
| Clearance below | 37.5 metres (123 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 21 May 2000 |
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It was built by Baulderstone and completed in 2000.[1]
References
- "Design and Construction of the My Thuan Bridge, Vietnam". Rail Knowledge Bank. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
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