The Nguyen Khoai bridge project was approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council for investment since 2016, with a total investment of VND 1,250 billion. However, it has not been implemented for a long time. At the end of 2023, the project was adjusted by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council, with the total capital increased to over VND 3,725 billion due to changes in scale.
Recently, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has submitted a proposal to the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council regarding the list of land withdrawal projects for socio-economic development.
The land area of the Nguyen Khoai bridge project to be withdrawn is about 1.7 hectares through 3 districts including District 1, District 4, and District 7. The land withdrawal period is from now until the end of 2024.
Nguyen Khoai bridge rendering
The Nguyen Khoai bridge is nearly 5km long. Of which, the bridge section has a total length of nearly 2.5km, width ranging from 6.5m to 25.5m, and the road section is over 2.3km long, width ranging from 26.5m to 61.5m, allowing continuous traffic from District 7 to District 1, and vice versa.
The construction starts from D1 Road (connecting Saigon University with Nguyen Van Linh Street and Him Lam Residential Area, District 7), then the main bridge section crosses the Te Canal in the air along Nguyen Khoai Street. The bridge continues to cross the Ben Nghe creek and connects to Vo Van Kiet Street.
The bridge has 2 branches connecting Tran Xuan Soan Street (District 7), 2 branches connecting Ton That Thuyet Street (District 4), and 4 branches connecting Vo Van Kiet Street (District 1).
Nguyen Khoai bridge rendering
According to the Project Management Board of the city’s transportation investment projects – the project owner, the project is currently being developed, reviewed, and approved for adjustment feasibility study reports. After the land withdrawal plan is approved, the project will carry out compensation, support and resettlement, and relocation of technical infrastructure. It is expected to commence at the end of 2024.
The project will be tested and put into operation in 2027.
The Nguyen Khoai bridge opens a new road axis from the South to the center of Ho Chi Minh City, reducing traffic pressure on Khanh Hoi – Te Canal bridge – Nguyen Huu Tho, Nguyen Van Cu – Duong Ba Trac – Road 9A, Nguyen Tat Thanh Road, etc.
Currently, these routes are frequently congested not only during peak hours but also during off-peak hours.
