A series of hundred-billion-dong projects hope to change the face of Lao Cai

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Lao Cai - Key projects with a total investment of hundreds of billions of VND are expected to change the face of the city, contributing to economic and social development.

Lao Cai High School for the Gifted

The Lao Cai Specialized High School construction project was approved by the Lao Cai Provincial People's Committee for implementation in the period of 2021-2025. This school has a total investment of 350 billion VND, starting construction in February 2024.

The project is invested by the Lao Cai Provincial Construction Investment Project Management Board with a construction scale including the following items: classroom block, department - headquarters - exam; library - hall with 2 blocks with a total construction floor area of about 34,849 m2; canteen and service block with a total construction floor area of about 1,184 m2...

Truong THPT Chuyen Lao Cai voi von dau tu 350 ti voi ky vong nang cao chat luong giao duc tren dia ban. Anh: Dinh Dai
Lao Cai Specialized High School with an investment capital of 350 billion with the expectation of improving the quality of education in the area. Photo: Dinh Dai

In early March 2025, according to the reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper, after many months of construction, the shape of the school has gradually taken shape. At the construction site, hundreds of workers are working hard to complete the project.

Mr. Truong Van Bay - Deputy Commander of the project said: "The project has now completed about 70% of the work volume. The buildings have completed the rough construction, and workers are constructing the remaining items. The project is being accelerated, striving to basically complete all rough items by April 2025".

450 billion VND bridge connecting the two banks of the Red River

Phu Thinh Bridge across the Red River, connecting Bac Cuong Ward with Van Hoa Commune, Lao Cai City, was started in 2022 with a total investment of 450 billion VND.

The bridge has a bridge length of 250.2m, inspired by Ngu Chi Son range (5 mountains, considered the most majestic mountains in the Northwest of Hoang Lien Son range) and Fansipan peak.

The structure of the 5-spoke steel arch simulates the 5 mountain peaks, symbolizing the Ngu Chi Son mountain range. The highest peak in the middle with a wide span of about 102m, about 33m above the designed water level, symbolizes Fansipan peak.

Hinh hai cau Phu Thinh sau 3 nam thi cong. Anh: Dinh Dai
The shape of Phu Thinh Bridge after 3 years of construction. Photo: Dinh Dai

Actual records show that after 3 years of construction, the bridge with its characteristic red color has existed. Now, people and vehicles can travel on the bridge surface. Sub- Items such as lighting, walking foundation, and embankment are being accelerated for completion.

Information from the Lao Cai Traffic Construction Investment Project Management Board, after a period of construction, Phu Thinh Bridge connecting Van Hoa Commune with Bac Cuong Ward in Lao Cai City has almost completed all items. Currently, vehicles can travel on the bridge faster without having to go around as before.

Border and connecting infrastructure project

The investment project to build the Border Bridge across the Red River in Ban Vuoc commune and the connecting infrastructure includes 3 components, implemented in the period of 2021-2025. Total investment: 1,490 billion VND, Central budget support 950 billion VND, Local budget matches 540 billion VND.

 Tinh lo 156 doan Kim Thanh - Ngoi Phat thuoc Du an dau tu xay dung cong trinh Cau bien gioi qua song Hong tai xa Ban Vuoc va ha tang ket noi sap hoan thanh. Anh: Dinh Dai
Provincial Road 156, Kim Thanh - Ngoi Phat section, part of the Investment Project to build a Border Bridge across the Red River in Ban Vuoc commune and connecting infrastructure is about to be completed. Photo: Dinh Dai

In which, component 1: Construction of a border bridge across the Red River; upgrading Provincial Road 156 (Kim Thanh - Ngoi Phat) from the intersection with BV32 and BV28 roads to the intersection with BV190 road (3km long); upgrading and renovating the Noi Bai - Lao Cai IC8; second component: Upgrading Provincial Road 156 (Kim Thanh - Ngoi Phat) from Quang Kim bridge to the intersection with BV32 and BV28 roads (8km long) and leveling the road sides with a depth of 50m; component 3: Upgrading and renovating the IC 19 intersection.

According to the investor's representative, due to the urgent construction time, contractors are currently mobilizing over 70 locomotives, equipment of all kinds and about 40 workers to be regularly present at the construction site to try to complete the entire project by May 2025.

The series of projects promises to contribute to the development of infrastructure and education in Lao Cai.
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