The project, proposed under a public-private partnership (PPP) build-transfer (BT) model, is expected to be considered at the third session of the municipal People's Council for the 2026-2031 term, scheduled for June 19-20.
The route would comprise approach roads, an oversea bridge and an undersea tunnel. The bridge section would stretch more than 8 km, while the tunnel would run for about 3.8 kilometres, including a 3-kilometres immersed tunnel beneath the sea.
The six-lane route would have a total length of around 14 kilometres and is designed to accommodate growing traffic demand between the two coastal areas.
The project comprises three components, including approach roads in Can Gio, site clearance and connecting roads in Vung Tau, and the bridge-tunnel section, which accounts for most of the investment.
Construction is scheduled to run from 2026 to 2029.
Connections between Ho Chi Minh City, Can Gio and Vung Tau largely depend on routes through Dong Nai Province, where National Highways 1 and 51 are frequently congested.
The HCM City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway, a key transport corridor, is also frequently overloaded and is expected to face additional pressure once Long Thanh International Airport begins operations.
There is currently no direct transport link between Can Gio and the Long Son area of Vung Tau, with journeys typically taking between 90 and 120 minutes via National Highway 51.
Once completed, the sea crossing is expected to reduce travel time between Can Gio and Vung Tau to around 15-20 minutes.
The project is expected to create a strategic coastal transport corridor linking Ho Chi Minh City with southeastern coastal areas, while supporting tourism, logistics, seaport services and the marine economy.
