These projects, with a combined investment of approximately $1.1 billion, aim to enhance urban connectivity and stimulate economic growth.

Can Gio Bridge

The city is preparing to invest in Can Gio Bridge, with construction scheduled to begin on April 30, 2025, and completion expected by 2028.

Once completed, the bridge will replace the Binh Khanh ferry, currently the only means of connecting Can Gio District to the city center. This upgrade is expected to support coastal development projects and boost the Can Gio International Port.

The bridge will span the Soai Rap River, linking Can Gio District with Nha Be District. It will have a total length of 7.3 kilometers, including a 3-kilometer river-crossing section and 4.3 kilometers of approach roads.

The project will begin at Road 15B and end at Rung Sac Road, approximately 2.1 kilometers south of the Binh Khanh ferry terminal.

Designed for speeds of up to 60 km/h, the bridge will feature six lanes (four for vehicles and two for mixed traffic).

The estimated investment for the project is $440 million, proposed under a public-private partnership (PPP) with a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) contract.

Thu Thiem 4 Bridge

The proposed Thu Thiem 4 Bridge will connect Thu Duc City with District 7, facilitating easier movement between the Thu Thiem Peninsula and southern Ho Chi Minh City. The project has an estimated cost of $240 million, to be funded through a BOT model.

The bridge will span 2.16 kilometers, including a main structure of 1,635 meters and approach roads totaling 525 meters. It will be designed with six lanes, improving access between the city's growing business hubs.

Pedestrian Bridge over the Saigon River

The city's leadership has approved the construction of a pedestrian bridge linking District 1 and Thu Duc City. With a design inspired by the nipa palm leaf - a symbol of the Mekong Delta - this unique architectural structure aims to become a cultural and tourism landmark.

The $40 million project will span 500 meters, starting from Bach Dang Park (District 1) and connecting to the riverfront park in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area. Construction is set to begin on April 26, 2025, funded by private sector investment from Nutifood Corporation.

Nguyen Khoai Road Bridge

Originally approved in 2016, the Nguyen Khoai Road Bridge project was delayed due to funding shortages. The project aims to create a direct corridor between Districts 1, 4, and 7, alleviating congestion on existing routes.

The total investment has now been revised to $150 million, with construction expected to start in late 2025. Spanning nearly 5 kilometers, the bridge will include a 2.5-kilometer elevated section crossing the Ben Nghe Canal before merging with Vo Van Kiet Avenue in District 1.

Binh Tien Bridge

Designed to ease congestion in District 6 and District 8, the Binh Tien Bridge will span 3.2 kilometers and measure between 30 and 40 meters in width.

It will begin at the intersection of Binh Tien and Pham Van Chi streets, crossing Vo Van Kiet Avenue and multiple canals before reaching Nguyen Van Linh Avenue in Binh Chanh District.

With a total investment of $250 million, this BOT-funded project is expected to break ground in late 2025 and be completed by 2028. Upon completion, it will serve as a critical link connecting Ho Chi Minh City’s inner districts with key national highways.

According to city officials, these five bridge projects are expected to play a crucial role in Ho Chi Minh City’s long-term urban development.

The improved connectivity will not only ease traffic congestion but also attract investment, promote tourism, and enhance the city’s overall livability.

Tuan Kiet