Construction of the most congested intersection in Ho Chi Minh City speeds up after many delays

After more than 9 months of starting phase 3 of the My Thuy intersection project (HCMC), progress is being accelerated, many bridge piers and new roads are gradually taking shape.

The My Thuy Interchange Construction Project is a key project of Ho Chi Minh City to help reduce traffic pressure for Cat Lai Port and Phu My Bridge, which started construction in 2016, connecting the main roads of Nguyen Thi Dinh, Dong Van Cong and Ring Road 2 (Vo Chi Cong). This is the area with the highest density of freight vehicles in Ho Chi Minh City, often experiencing long traffic jams.

The project consists of two main components: construction and installation with a total capital of 1,826 billion VND and compensation, site clearance and resettlement of more than 1,623 billion VND.

The My Thuy Interchange Project is divided into three phases. Phases 1 and 2 completed many items from 2019–2021. Specifically, the project has completed Ky Ha 3 Bridge (left branch), the overpass on Ring Road 2 (left branch), the left-turn underpass from Ring Road 2 to Cat Lai and the 6-lane My Thuy 3 Bridge.

On March 14, the final items of phase 3 of the project officially started construction, with the goal of completion after 1 year to improve the prolonged traffic congestion at the eastern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City.

According to VTC News reporters at the construction site, the construction atmosphere has recently become bustling, with construction units mobilizing maximum human resources and equipment to keep up with progress.

At the overpass project on Ring Road 2 - right branch, the main structure is gradually taking shape.

The contractor organized continuous construction, divided into many teams to speed up progress before the rainy season.

Overpass No. 2 project has nearly 10 piers extending from Cat Lai Ferry - Phu My Bridge direction, is being formed and ready to enter the girder construction phase.

In addition to the bridge items, the feeder road system including routes 1, 2 and 3 in phase 3 of the project also has clear changes. In particular, route 2 runs from Cat Lai ferry, follows under Ky Ha 3 bridge and continues under My Thuy 1, My Thuy 2, My Thuy 3 bridges and towards Ky Ha 2 bridge area, currently the construction unit is leveling the ground and shaping the roadbed.

Route 3, located at the foot of My Thuy 2 bridge and connecting towards Phu My bridge, was formed earlier but is currently being implemented more slowly due to problems with site conditions and construction coordination.

Ky Ha 4 Bridge - an important item in phase 3 - has also been deployed, but the construction speed is "slow".

My Thuy intersection is designed with a scale of 3 floors, with a total investment of about 3,400 billion VND. This is one of the largest complex intersections in the east of the city, directly serving the Cat Lai port cluster - where the largest customs clearance volume in the country is located.

The main items include an overpass in the direction of Vo Chi Cong with a scale of 8 lanes; an overpass turning left from Cat Lai to Phu My bridge with a scale of 2 lanes; an underpass turning left from Vo Chi Cong to Cat Lai with a scale of 2 lanes; a Ky Ha 3 bridge with a scale of 8 lanes; a Ky Ha 4 bridge with a scale of 3 lanes turning right from Vo Chi Cong to Cat Lai. In addition, a system of service roads under the bridge is built to separate the flow of motorbikes and trucks, ensuring safety for people traveling.

For many years, My Thuy has been a traffic jam "black spot" of Ho Chi Minh City with thousands of container trucks entering and leaving the port every day. When completed, the project will help increase traffic capacity throughout the area, reduce traffic conflicts, and improve the long-standing traffic jams on the Nguyen Thi Dinh - Dong Van Cong axis and Ring Road 2. At the same time, the project will create favorable conditions for freight transport, serving the city's socio -economic development.

According to the plan, phase 3 will be implemented in a way that minimizes the impact on people's travel. The investor aims to complete the entire project by April 30, 2026, contributing to the completion of the eastern gateway traffic network of Ho Chi Minh City, synchronously connecting with Ring Road 2 and radial routes.

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/nut-giao-ket-xe-bac-nhat-tp-hcm-tang-toc-thi-cong-sau-nhieu-lan-cham-tien-do-ar990930.html