Dynamic Infrastructure Nears Completion
With a total investment of approximately VND 30,000 billion, the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway is one of the key transportation projects in Southern Vietnam. Currently, 30km out of the 57km route has been completed and technically opened to traffic. The remaining sections will continue to be constructed for full operation by 2026.
Prior to this, during the Lunar New Year holiday in 2025, the Transport Department temporarily opened two sections: one from the Ho Chi Minh City – Trung Luong intersection to National Highway 1A, and another from Phuoc An intersection to National Highway 51, to ease traffic congestion on certain routes.
In April 2025, an 18.8km stretch of the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway, from Le Kha Phieu Street in Binh Chanh District to Nguyen Van Tao intersection in Nha Be District, and a 21km section connecting Ho Chi Minh City – Trung Luong expressway to Hiep Phuoc Port, were officially opened to traffic.
These sections pass through two provinces and Ho Chi Minh City, including Long An (Ben Luc and Can Giuoc districts) and Ho Chi Minh City (Binh Chanh and Nha Be districts). The 21km section will connect the Mekong Delta region with Hiep Phuoc Port, providing a convenient alternative route instead of traveling through Ho Chi Minh City.
The Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway is taking shape as a socio-economic driving force for the entire Southern region.
Thus, the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway is nearing completion, along with Ho Chi Minh City’s Ring Road 3 (passing through Ho Chi Minh City, Long An, and Dong Nai), which is expected to be technically opened by the end of 2025. These two key infrastructures form a strong inter-regional linkage, allowing easier access for Long An residents to Ho Chi Minh City center, Long Thanh airport, and surrounding areas.
Once fully operational, the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway will also stimulate investment and enhance the value of real estate along the route. Projects located near the expressway will definitely benefit from future price increases, especially as this infrastructure nears completion.
Most recently, Ho Chi Minh City approved the construction of an interchange connecting the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway with National Highway 50, with construction expected to begin in the fourth quarter of this year and completion by 2026. This information has immediately attracted attention as National Highway 50 is a vital transportation artery connecting Long An and Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta provinces like Tien Giang.
Additionally, Ho Chi Minh City is also studying the investment of a VND 2,400 billion interchange between Rang Sac Street (Can Gio District) and the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway. The investment policy is expected to be approved in the second quarter of 2025. The project is anticipated to open a new connection, boosting the development of the real estate market in Can Gio (Ho Chi Minh City), Can Giuoc, and Ben Luc (Long An) areas.
Investors Flock to Areas Around the Ben Luc – Long Thanh Expressway
In reality, whenever transportation infrastructure develops, the surrounding real estate market has the opportunity to grow. This has been repeated numerous times in the real estate industry. A notable example is Ho Chi Minh City’s East region, where property values skyrocketed with the completion of major projects such as Metro Line 1, Thu Thiem Tunnel, and Ho Chi Minh City – Long Thanh – Dau Giay expressway.
The southern and western regions of Ho Chi Minh City, where new infrastructure is in the early stages of development, will undoubtedly experience increases in property values. With the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway set to be fully operational by 2026, this is considered the “tipping point” for price increases in the neighboring real estate market. Land and housing projects along the expressway or near Hiep Phuoc Port, such as Nguyen Van Tao (Nha Be, Ho Chi Minh City), Long Hau, Tan Lap (Can Giuoc, Long An), and Ben Luc (Long An), will directly benefit from future value appreciation.
As this infrastructure nears completion, it will become an economic intersection, connecting seaports, industrial parks, and new urban areas with rapid travel speeds. This will attract significant domestic and foreign investment, creating a powerful lever for comprehensive economic development. Consequently, the real estate market will also benefit from this growth. Well-planned projects with synchronous infrastructure and easy access to major roads connecting to the expressway will be attractive to investors and experience sustainable price increases over time.
Recently, there has been a quiet investment “wave” in real estate around the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway. In Long Hau and Tan Lap (Can Giuoc, Long An), areas adjacent to the expressway, investors have started “hunting” for land. They are particularly interested in residential land with complete infrastructure and softer prices compared to Ho Chi Minh City’s land prices. Most investors are entering the market with a “front-runner” mindset, anticipating infrastructure development and adopting a long-term investment strategy with expectations of profitable price increases.
For instance, The 826 EC project by Hai Thanh Investment, located on two fronts of provincial roads DT826C and DT826E (Long Hau – Can Giuoc), has attracted investor interest even before its official launch. Its proximity to the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway provides convenient access to Ho Chi Minh City center and Long Thanh airport via the expressway. As a rare commercial urban area with clear legal status in the region, it offers a competitive price of only VND 35 million per square meter, half the price of land in Ho Chi Minh City. Additionally, The 826 EC offers flexible payment terms over 18 months, with a 20% down payment and 70% bank financing from MB Bank and Viettin Bank for 30 years. Future price increases are certain due to its advantageous location near key infrastructure projects that are currently underway or nearing completion.
Quiet investment wave causes real estate prices near the Ben Luc – Long Thanh expressway to rise discreetly.
Looking at some projects in the same area, such as Saigon Village, T&T Millennia City, and Saigon Riverpark, we can see that prices have steadily increased along with the development of local infrastructure. Over the past 5-7 years, secondary market prices for these projects have risen by 3.5-5 times, mostly due to their proximity to newly invested and expanded transportation routes. Land plots facing major roads have seen faster price increases. Despite the price hikes, there is limited supply of land and housing projects available for sale in the area. Most projects attract practical demand, and after purchasing, people move in due to the convenient access to Ho Chi Minh City for work.
While some land plots on Nguyen Van Tao Street (Nha Be, Ho Chi Minh City) have already reached high price levels, there is very limited supply available for sale. Moreover, the area lacks well-planned land projects, mainly consisting of residential land. Meanwhile, villa or high-rise projects have already been sold for investment purposes long ago. Thus, it is evident that investors are shifting their focus along the infrastructure axes to the Long An area.
Clearly, when infrastructure is invested in and connected, mobility between areas becomes more convenient, driving demand for real estate. Projects located near key infrastructure will have a competitive advantage in attracting buyers, both for practical living and investment purposes. As a real estate industry expert once shared, “Transportation infrastructure is the most sustainable factor influencing the value appreciation of a real estate project. Even during market fluctuations, this element remains influential and directly impacts project liquidity.”
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