Upgrading National Highway 22 Approved
AI-generated illustration of National Highway 22 post-upgrade
Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has approved the detailed implementation plan for Component Project 3 to upgrade National Highway 22, spanning from An Suong Intersection to Ring Road 3. The project will be executed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, utilizing a BOT contract, to comprehensively upgrade the existing road, enhance transport capacity, and improve connectivity in the city’s Northwest gateway. This marks a crucial preparatory step for large-scale construction in the coming years.
According to the announced timeline, investment preparation, project dossier development, and appraisal will be completed by Q4/2025. Investor selection is scheduled for the first two quarters of 2026. Construction will commence in Q3/2026, with completion and operation expected in 2028. This timeline ensures synchronization with other strategic infrastructure projects in Ho Chi Minh City.
The total investment exceeds VND 10,424 billion. The city’s budget allocates approximately VND 6,227 billion for land clearance, resettlement support, and technical infrastructure relocation. The remaining VND 4,190 billion will be funded by the BOT investor, focusing on road expansion and renovation. This large-scale project requires close coordination among departments to ensure timely execution and quality.
Seven overpasses will be constructed at key intersections, including Nguyen Anh Thu, Nguyen Thi Soc – Nha Vuong, Le Thi Ha, Tran Van Muoi – Ba Trieu, Ly Thuong Kiet – Nguyen Van Bu, Nguyen Thi Nuoi, and Duong Cong Khi – Le Loi, to separate traffic flows and reduce vehicle conflicts.
Ho Chi Minh City has received proposals from three investors: Trung Nam Group, 168 Vietnam – Dac Dao – Dong Thuan Ha Consortium, and Construction Investment Corporation 194. The Department of Construction will coordinate and monitor progress, reporting any issues beyond their authority to ensure project timeliness.
Strategic Transport Axis Connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Cambodia
National Highway 22 is a strategic transport axis linking Ho Chi Minh City to Moc Bai International Border Gate (Tay Ninh) and Cambodia, playing a vital role in cargo transport between Vietnam and ASEAN countries.
However, the current 36–40m width, with two car lanes and one motorcycle lane per side, often leads to congestion and accidents, especially during peak hours.
Expanding to 10 lanes and adding overpasses at critical intersections will alleviate chronic congestion, reduce accidents, and enhance cargo transport efficiency. It will also facilitate a modern inter-regional transport network, integrating with Ring Road 3, Ring Road 4, and the Ho Chi Minh City – Moc Bai Expressway.
AI-generated illustration of National Highway 22 post-upgrade
Upgraded infrastructure will expand urban development space, fostering Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zones, increasing land value along the route, attracting private investment, and driving economic growth in the Northwest gateway area.
Thus, National Highway 22 will not only be a key transport route but also a significant catalyst for economic restructuring, regional competitiveness, and deeper international integration.
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