The Cồn Hến Bridge and its approach roads project has an estimated total investment of approximately VND 2.2 trillion and a total project length of around 2.76 km. The first-prize architectural design, titled “Moonlit Riverbank” (“Bến sông Trăng”), was developed by the TECCO1–CUBIC Consortium. Huế City is accelerating project preparation procedures, with the aim of commencing construction in November 2026.
Accelerating Project Preparation and Implementation
At the Huế City People’s Committee’s third-quarter 2026 press conference, held on the afternoon of October 7, a representative of the City’s Traffic and Agriculture Project Management Board announced that the construction package for the Cồn Hến Bridge and its approach roads is expected to be put out to tender in November 2026.
The project was approved by the Huế City People’s Committee under Decision No. 2165/QĐ-UBND dated June 25, 2026, with an estimated total investment of VND 2.2 trillion. The relevant parties have largely completed the design of the approach roads at both ends of the bridge. The project owner is continuing to finalize the documentation and procedures and coordinate with the relevant authorities to meet the implementation schedule.
Project Scale and Architectural Design
The project begins at the intersection of Trương Gia Mô and Lê Đức Anh streets in Vỹ Dạ Ward and ends at the intersection of Nguyễn Gia Thiều and Hồ Quý Ly streets in Phú Xuân Ward.
The scope of the architectural design competition covered the bridge across Cồn Hến and the approach roads at both ends, with a length of approximately 1.75 km. The total project length is around 2.76 km, with a basic cross-sectional width of 26 m. The estimated total investment is approximately VND 2.2 trillion, of which the portion covered by the architectural design competition accounts for an estimated VND 1.4 trillion.
Finalizing Technical Solutions and Ensuring Harmony with the Urban Landscape
According to Notice No. 387/TB-UBND dated September 28, 2026, issued by the Huế City People’s Committee regarding the conclusions of the City Chairman on the project, several key technical parameters and requirements have been agreed upon. Other related aspects continue to be reviewed to ensure consistency across the design.
Specifically, the main bridge pylon height has been set at 76.2 m, measured from the top surface of the pile cap. The cross-sectional width of the approach road along the Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm Street section has been set at 42 m. The navigational clearance must meet the requirements applicable to a Class III river.
The relevant authorities will continue to review the elevations and gradients of the approach roads, as well as the connections at both ends of the bridge, to select solutions appropriate to actual site conditions, flood conveyance requirements and traffic organization. The design finalization process must also prioritize minimizing impacts on residential properties, land owned by local residents and the surrounding urban landscape.
In parallel, the consultant is coordinating with local authorities to review and propose localized adjustments to planning at several locations. This work aims to ensure that the design documentation meets technical requirements while remaining consistent with the planned urban spatial structure and future development needs.
Prioritizing Site Clearance to Target Construction Commencement in November 2026
Compensation, support and resettlement are among the key tasks required to keep the project on schedule. For the approach roads at both ends of the bridge, public meetings have been held and land inventory plans prepared for the affected areas.
The City People’s Committee has requested a detailed review of the boundaries and extent of land clearance, particularly in areas earmarked for greenery and landscaping, near bridge piers and along connecting roads. The aim is to ensure that land acquisition is limited to what is strictly necessary for the project. The authorities must also clearly identify the available resettlement land, determine the arrangement of resettlement plots and establish deadlines for handing over the site for construction.
With the architectural design selected, key technical parameters progressively finalized and site clearance preparations underway, Huế City is accelerating the Cồn Hến Bridge project, targeting construction commencement in November 2026.
Editorial Board – TECCO1