Ho Chi Minh City builds 6 large bridges to reduce traffic jams and promote regional connectivity.

These projects were identified in the Political Report of the 1st Ho Chi Minh City Party Congress, term 2025 - 2030, to create a breakthrough in traffic infrastructure, reduce congestion and enhance inter-regional connectivity.

Nguyen Khoi Bridge and Road

Nguyen Khoi Bridge and Road is expected to start construction in November 2025 and be completed in the fourth quarter of 2027, with a total investment of more than VND 3,724 billion.

The project includes a concrete overpass system, more than 2.5 km long, 6.5 - 25.5 m wide, crossing Te Canal and Ben Nghe Canal, connecting District 7 (formerly) with District 1 (formerly).

The project also includes a 1.1 km long bridgehead road, Nguyen Khoi and Hoang Trong Mau service roads and the expansion of Vo Van Kiet Street towards Ben Nghe Canal.

Perspective of Nguyen Khoi bridge and road. Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport

When put into operation, Nguyen Khoi bridge and road will allow vehicles to move from the South to the center by overpass, reducing the load on Nguyen Huu Tho - Kenh Te bridge, Duong Ba Trac, and Nguyen Tat Thanh routes.

Binh Tien Bridge and Road

3.66 km long, of which the elevated overpass is 3.1 km long, 4-6 lanes wide, Binh Tien road bridge starts from Pham Van Chi street (formerly District 6), crosses Tau Hu canal, Doi canal, and connects to Nguyen Van Linh avenue.

Total investment capital is nearly 6,300 billion VND. Ho Chi Minh City will approve the compensation and resettlement plan in December 2025, start construction in 2026 and complete in 2028.

Binh Tien Bridge and Road will create a new traffic axis connecting the city center with the South area.

Thu Thiem Bridge 4

Thu Thiem 4 Bridge has a total length of 2.16 km (main bridge section is over 1.6 km), with 6 lanes. The route starts from the intersection of Tan Thuan 2 Bridge - Nguyen Van Linh, crosses the Saigon River and connects to Thu Thiem New Urban Area.

This project has been delayed many times in submitting its investment policy to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council due to the lack of agreement on the bridge clearance plan.

Previously, 5 options were proposed, including clearance of 10 m, 15 m, 45 m, raising - lowering span from 15 to 45 m and tunnel under Saigon River, with total investment from 4,365 to 8,953 billion VND.

Construction site of Thu Thiem 4 bridge. Photo: Anh Tu

Recently, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has sent a document requesting the Ministry of Construction to comment on the clearance design. The city aims to submit the project for approval this year and complete it by 2028.

The project will shorten travel time between the East and South areas, reducing congestion on Ton Duc Thang, Nguyen Tat Thanh, Huynh Tan Phat, Nguyen Van Linh and Khanh Hoi bridge routes.

Can Gio Bridge

Can Gio Bridge is 7.3 km long, of which the main bridge is nearly 3 km long, the approach road is 4.3 km long, designed with 6 lanes (4 car lanes, 2 mixed lanes), design speed 60 km/h, navigation clearance 55 m.

The total investment capital of the project is about 10,569 billion VND, expected to be approved in principle in 2025, start construction in 2026 and complete in 2028.

The project will replace Binh Khanh ferry, shortening travel time between the center of Ho Chi Minh City and Can Gio district.

Cat Lai Bridge

Currently, the connection between Ho Chi Minh City and Nhon Trach (Dong Nai) mainly depends on the Cat Lai ferry. Every day, tens of thousands of people and vehicles have to wait for the ferry if they do not want to go around National Highway 51 or the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway (which is only for cars).

Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai will build a bridge to replace Cat Lai ferry. Photo: Ha Anh Chien

This situation affects the transportation of goods between Nhon Trach industrial parks and seaport systems such as Cat Lai and Cai Mep - Thi Vai.

Cat Lai Bridge will be built as a replacement, with a scale of 8 lanes, a total length of 11.4 km (including bridge and approach road), and a total investment of nearly 20,000 billion VND.

The project is targeted to start construction in 2026 and complete in 2028.

Phu My 2 Bridge

With a total preliminary investment of VND21,484 billion, of which site clearance costs are about VND6,250 billion, Phu My 2 Bridge has a total length of 16.7 km and a scale of 8 lanes.

The route starts from Nguyen Huu Tho Street, goes to the East, connects with Hoang Quoc Viet - Dao Tri, crosses Dong Nai River and connects to Lien Cang - 25C Street (Dong Nai).