Inauguration of the railway overpass on National Highway 46
(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of September 4, Comrade Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Ministers of Transport, Public Security, Education and Training, Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, and Industry and Trade attended the inauguration ceremony and opening of the overpass of National Highway 46 with the North-South railway, the project was built under the BOT contract form invested and constructed by the Transport Construction Corporation 4.
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| Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc spoke at the ceremony. |
On the side of Nghe An province, there were comrades Ho Duc Phoc - Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Nguyen Xuan Duong - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Le Quang Huy - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, comrades in the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, comrades Vice Chairmen of the Provincial People's Committee, leaders of provincial departments, branches and sectors.
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| Delegates attending the ceremony. |
The overpass project connecting National Highway 46 with the North-South railway was constructed by Cienco4 from March 2014 and completed after 6 months of construction, 6 months ahead of schedule. The railway overpass on National Highway 46 was completed and opened to traffic, contributing to solving the problem of traffic congestion and traffic insecurity at the intersection between National Highway 46 and the North-South railway; contributing to beautifying the architectural planning landscape of Vinh city, creating favorable conditions for traffic from Vinh city to Uncle Ho's hometown and the Southwest districts.
The project consists of 11 prestressed reinforced concrete spans, with a total bridge length of more than 361m; bridge width of 20m; the bridge cross-section consists of 2 independent units, 0.5m apart; the two units are separated by reinforced concrete, with 4 motor vehicle lanes and 2 non-motor vehicle lanes circulating together.
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| Leaders of the Ministry of Transport and the People's Committee of Nghe An province awarded certificates of merit to collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the construction of the overpass. |
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc acknowledged and highly appreciated the efforts of Cienco 4 staff and contractors who have worked hard to complete the project 6 months ahead of schedule. The Deputy Prime Minister congratulated Nghe An province on having another modern traffic project, which has great significance in contributing to improving the efficiency of ensuring traffic safety and enhancing train safety on the North-South railway.
The Deputy Prime Minister suggested that in the coming time, the transport sector should increase the replication of the BOT model of transport construction. In particular, it is necessary to commend Cienco 4's approach in constructing transport works, ensuring progress, aesthetics and quality. In addition, investors need to coordinate with localities to exploit and promote the effectiveness of the works; ensure traffic safety when putting the works into use.
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| Delegates cut the ribbon to inaugurate |
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| Highway 46 railway overpass seen from above. |
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| This is the first railway overpass in Nghe An, one of the highlights of Vinh city's urban infrastructure. |
On the occasion of the inauguration of the Railway Overpass on National Highway 46, the Ministry of Transport awarded certificates of merit to 8 groups and individuals; the People's Committee of Nghe An province awarded certificates of merit to 3 groups and individuals with many achievements in bringing the project 6 months ahead of schedule.
Video clip of the inauguration ceremony of National Highway 46:
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