At a press conference on November 13th, the Ho Chi Minh City Transportation Project Management Board (HCMCTPMB) announced several upcoming infrastructure projects set to break ground soon, promising to significantly enhance the city’s transportation network.
Alongside the accelerating Ring Road 3 project, these new initiatives are expected to unlock the city’s gateways, fostering a more robust transportation network.
The expansion of the HCMC-Long Thanh Expressway (from An Phu Intersection to HCMC Ring Road 2) is scheduled to commence on November 20th. Spanning 3.2 km, this project boasts a total investment of over VND 915 billion, funded by the city’s budget.
The expansion will increase the expressway’s capacity from 4 to 8 lanes, widening the road to 36 meters. Several bridges, including Muong Kenh Bridge and Do Xuan Hop Overpass, will also undergo expansion.
This expansion project is slated for completion in tandem with other key infrastructure developments, such as the An Phu and My Thuy intersections.
Additionally, two segments of HCMC Ring Road 2—Segment 1 (from Phu Huu Bridge to Vo Nguyen Giap Street, 3.5 km) and Segment 2 (from Vo Nguyen Giap Street to Pham Van Dong Street, 2.8 km)—are set to break ground in December.
With a combined investment of over VND 13.8 trillion, these projects allocate VND 8.6 trillion for land clearance. Both segments are targeted for completion by April 30, 2027.
Another exciting development is the Nguyen Khoai Bridge and Road project, also scheduled to start in December. The project’s budget includes VND 1.392 trillion for compensation, resettlement, and infrastructure relocation, and VND 1.619 trillion for construction.
Compensation efforts are currently underway in District 4 (formerly), impacting 147 cases, including 21 organizations and 126 households.
The Nguyen Khoai Bridge, designed with reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete, will span over 2.5 km, crossing the Te Canal and Ben Nghe Creek to connect former District 7 with former District 1. The project also includes over 1.1 km of approach roads.
Upon completion, the bridge will enable direct access from the southern part of the city to the central area via an elevated road, connecting to Vo Van Kiet Boulevard. This route will alleviate congestion on the Nguyen Huu Tho – Te Canal Bridge and Duong Ba Trac – Nguyen Tat Thanh axes.
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