Bien Hoa - Vung Tau Expressway Company Viet Nam The Preparatory Survey on Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway Project in Viet Nam Final Report April 2013 Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Japan Expressway International Company Limited Central Nippon Expressway Company Limited Sojitz Corporation OS Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. JR(先) KRI International Corp 13-052 Bien Hoa - Vung Tau Expressway Company Viet Nam The Preparatory Survey on Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway Project in Viet Nam Final Report April 2013 Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Japan Expressway International Company Limited Central Nippon Expressway Company Limited Sojitz Corporation Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. KRI International Corp The Preparatory Survey on Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway Project in Vietnam FINAL REPORT Study Location Map 1 The Preparatory Survey on Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway Project in Vietnam FINAL REPORT The Preparatory Survey on Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway Project In Viet Nam FINAL REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY .......................................................... 1-1 1.1.1. Background of the Study ................................................................................... 1-1 1.1.2. Objectives of the Survey .................................................................................... 1-6 1.2. STUDY AREA AND SCOPE OF THE STUDY ..................................................................... 1-6 1.2.1. Study Area .......................................................................................................... 1-6 1.2.2. Scope of the Study .............................................................................................. 1-7 1.3. ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY TEAM ........................................................................ 1-22 1.4. SCHEDULE OF THE STUDY ......................................................................................... 1-24 2. BACKGROUND AND NECESSITY OF THE PROJECT ............................................ 2-1 2.1. CURRENT STATUS OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITION IN VIETNAM ....................... 2-1 2.2. CURRENT STATUS OF EXPRESSWAY DEVELOPMENT IN VIETNAM ................................ 2-4 2.3. CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS OF PROJECT-RELATED LEGISLATION IN VIETNAM ............................................................................................................................... 2-21 2.3.1. Legislation related to the PPP regulation ...................................................... 2-21 2.3.2. Collection of tolls on toll roads ........................................................................ 2-27 2.4. STATUS OF THE SUBJECT AREA OF THE PROJECT ....................................................... 2-28 2.5. CURRENT STATUS OF FOREIGN COMPANIES .............................................................. 2-34 2.6. NECESSITY OF THE PROJECT ..................................................................................... 2-34 2.7. ECONOMIC GROWTH FORECASTS, PROJECTIONS, ETC. FOR THE PROJECT TARGET REGION ................................................................................................................................. 2-36 3. STUDY AND PROPOSAL ON IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ....................................... 3-1 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF SURVEY AND REVIEW FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PROJECT VIABILITY AND PROFITABILITY .................................................................. 4-1 4.1. TRAFFIC DEMAND FORECAST ...................................................................................... 4-1 4.1.1. Traffic Survey ..................................................................................................... 4-1 4.1.2. The evaluation of growth potential on industrial zone .................................. 4-13 i The Preparatory Survey on Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway Project in Vietnam FINAL REPORT 4.1.3. Basic Methodology of Demand Forecast ......................................................... 4-18 4.1.4. Development of the current OD table ............................................................. 4-19 4.1.5. Estimation of the future OD table .................................................................. 4-20 4.1.6. Prerequisites for demand forecast .................................................................. 4-25 4.1.7. Future traffic volume ....................................................................................... 4-28 4.2. INQUEST OF TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ................................................................. 4-31 4.3. INQUEST OF BHVT EXPRESSWAY PROMOTION ........................................................... 4-35 5. BASIC DESIGN FOR HIGHER VIABILITY ............................................................... 5-1 5.1. OUTLINE OF THE EXISTING FEASIBILITY STUDY ......................................................... 5-1 5.1.1. Outline of the Plan of Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway Project .................. 5-1 5.1.2. Typical Cross Section ......................................................................................... 5-3 5.2. REVIEW OF THE EXISTING FEASIBILITY STUDY ........................................................... 5-6 5.2.1. Documents and Information Received .............................................................. 5-6 5.2.2. Scope of Review of BVEC F/S ............................................................................ 5-7 5.2.3. Confirmation of result of BVEC F/S and collection of latest information ...... 5-8 5.2.4. Natural Condition Survey in F/S .................................................................... 5-11 5.2.5. Design Standards and Design Policy in BVEC F/S ....................................... 5-12 5.2.6. Design Policy .................................................................................................... 5-16 5.2.7. Review of Highway Design .............................................................................. 5-16 5.2.8. Earth Work Design (Embankment/Cutting Slope) ........................................ 5-29 5.2.9. Drainage Design ............................................................................................... 5-30 5.2.10. Pavement Design ............................................................................................. 5-31 5.2.11. Frontage Road and Service Road .................................................................... 5-33 5.2.12. Traffic Safety Facilities .................................................................................... 5-33 5.2.13. Lighting ............................................................................................................ 5-33 5.2.14. tems to be Forwarded to the Detailed Design Stage ..................................... 5-33 5.2.15. Outline of Proposed Design for Highway Planning ....................................... 5-34 5.2.16. Details of Proposal for Each Items .................................................................. 5-35 5.2.17. Bridge Planning and Design ........................................................................... 5-48 5.2.18. Soft Soil Treatment .......................................................................................... 5-60 5.2.19. Accessory of Road ............................................................................................. 5-72 5.3. CONSTRUCTION PLANNING ....................................................................................... 5-76 5.3.1. Documents / Information Received ................................................................. 5-76 5.3.2. Contract Packaging .......................................................................................... 5-76 5.3.3. Construction Plan ............................................................................................ 5-78 5.3.4. Construction Schedule ..................................................................................... 5-81 ii The Preparatory Survey on Bien Hoa-Vung Tau Expressway Project in Vietnam FINAL REPORT 5.4. O&M PLAN ................................................................................................................ 5-82 5.4.1. The Applied Standards .................................................................................... 5-83 5.4.2. Examination of O&M Standard ...................................................................... 5-83 5.4.3. Organization Plan ............................................................................................ 5-84 5.4.4. O&M Standard ................................................................................................. 5-87 5.4.5. Traffic Patrol .................................................................................................... 5-90 5.4.6. Toll Collection ................................................................................................... 5-90 5.4.7. ITS System ....................................................................................................... 5-92 5.4.8. Annual Cost for O&M Works .......................................................................... 5-96 5.5. PROJECT COST (BASE COST OF 2012 PRICE) ............................................................. 5-99 5.5.1. Documents / Information Received ................................................................. 5-99 5.5.2. Law and Regulations on Cost Estimate ......................................................