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Saigon River pedestrian bridge construction progress

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The Saigon River pedestrian bridge project reached a major milestone with the successful joining of its 3,400-ton steel arch on October 21, 2026. Prior to this, the assembly underwent successful load testing at the Dai Dung Mechanical Construction Trading JSC factory in Vung Tau. This test, utilizing 30 multi-axle self-propelled modular transporters and hydraulic systems, confirmed that the bridge's deflection and stiffness met design specifications. The structure, designed in the shape of a water coconut leaf, was transported 124 km by water from Vung Tau to Ho Chi Minh ~~City before being positioned to connect the Ben Bach Dang park area to the Thu Thiem New Urban Area.~~ City. To achieve the connection, engineers maneuvered the massive structure into position using a precise coordination of tugboats, barges, and specialized hydraulic systems. By utilizing hydrological data and tidal patterns, the team identified an optimal window between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM when water levels were most stable. The joining process required moving the barge ‘centimeters at a time’ to align the two ends of the span, which had a gap of only approximately 25 centimeters. Funded by Nutifood and constructed by the Dai Dung Group, the 720-meter bridge represents an investment of approximately $38.65 million. ~~The project is currently roughly 90% complete.~~ To ensure stability against wind speeds of up to 45 m/s, designers conducted three wind tunnel tests to optimize the curvature of the 33.2-meter wide roof. To support the ~~massive steel~~ arch, engineers constructed large underwater foundations, including a primary pier base covering nearly 1,800 square meters that required approximately 650 tons of steel and 7,450 cubic meters of concrete. Due to underwater obstacles discovered during drilling, contractors utilized a specialized method of assembling reinforced concrete ‘caissons’ directly on the riverbed with the assistance of divers. Following the removal of temporary steel support frames, the bridge’s unique arched silhouette has become visible. The distinctive roof, meters. These submerged bases are designed to ~~resemble a water coconut leaf, includes a wide section measuring 33.2 meters to provide shade. Dr. Kudo Hiroshi of the Japanese firm Chodai Co., Ltd., the project's design lead, noted that the~~ protect against potential collisions from large ~~roof size presented significant engineering challenges regarding wind resistance.~~ container ships navigating the river.

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