Solutions to limit traffic jams during the time of raising the clearance of Binh Trieu 1 bridge

Reversing traffic, banning vehicles by the hour and adjusting bus departure times at the old Eastern Bus Station... are solutions being implemented by the Department of Construction.

On September 11th, the Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports, held a press conference to provide information on socio -economic issues in Ho Chi Minh City.

Scene from the press conference.

Regarding traffic safety measures after the closure of Binh Trieu 1 Bridge, Mr. Nguyen Kien Giang , Deputy Head of the Department of Maintenance and Operation of Transportation Works (Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction), stated that on August 26th, traffic flow on Binh Trieu 1 and Binh Trieu 2 bridges was adjusted to facilitate the construction of raising the clearance of Binh Trieu 1 Bridge. Traffic was stable during the first week, but then prolonged traffic congestion occurred on National Highway 13 and Pham Van Dong Street.

To reduce traffic congestion and ensure traffic safety during construction, the department is reversing traffic flow on Alley 153 of National Highway 13 (Binh Thanh Ward). On the branch road from Binh Loi Bridge down to National Highway 13 (from Nguyen Xi Street to National Highway 13), depending on actual traffic conditions, the department may prohibit cars from entering during morning rush hour and allow certain types of vehicles during afternoon rush hour to limit the number of vehicles entering the roundabout.

Mr. Nguyen Kien Giang, Deputy Head of the Department of Maintenance and Operation of Transportation Infrastructure (Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction), provided this information at the press conference.

Additionally, at the roundabout intersection under the Pham Van Dong overpass – National Highway 13, the department has installed additional traffic lights to regulate the flow of vehicles onto the Binh Trieu 2 bridge.

The Department also requested the construction unit to accelerate the construction progress, focusing on nighttime work and dedicating the maximum amount of road surface to traffic during the day. They also instructed immediate repairs to damaged road sections on the branch road from National Highway 13 leading to Binh Trieu 2 Bridge, particularly in the bridge abutment areas, to ensure smooth and safe traffic flow during construction, in accordance with each stage of the bridge lifting process.

The Department also requested the Eastern Bus Station One-Member Limited Liability Company to adjust the departure times of passenger buses at the old Eastern Bus Station (on Dinh Bo Linh Street), avoiding peak hours in the morning and afternoon; and to inform bus companies to choose appropriate routes to the old Eastern Bus Station, avoiding the use of National Highway 13.

The Center for Road Infrastructure Management (under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction) is currently constructing a project to raise the clearance height of Binh Trieu 1 Bridge on National Highway 13 and Binh Phuoc Bridge on National Highway 1.

The project commenced in the first quarter of 2025 with a construction period of 8 months, and is expected to be completed in 2025.

Starting on August 26th, the entire structure of Binh Trieu 1 Bridge began to be "lifted" by an additional 1.08 meters. This is to increase the clearance, allowing ships and boats to pass more easily on the Saigon River.

THU HUONG

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/cac-phuong-an-han-che-ket-xe-trong-thoi-gian-nang-tinh-khong-cau-binh-trieu-1-post812606.html