A series of key transportation projects completed in 2024 have transformed Ho Chi Minh City's infrastructure, contributing to a reduction in traffic congestion.
In 2024, a series of large and small transportation projects in Ho Chi Minh City were completed and put into use, serving the people, such as: Metro Line 1 Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien, Nam Ly Bridge, Rach Dia Bridge, Phuoc Long Bridge, Tan Ky Tan Quy Bridge, and roads such as Duong Quang Ham, Hoang Hoa Tham, the road connecting Tran Quoc Hoan - Cong Hoa, and the Nguyen Van Linh - Nguyen Huu Tho underpass...
In particular, the commissioning of Metro Line 1 has fulfilled the aspirations of the people, marking a turning point in the city's public transportation system. This is the first urban railway line, connecting the center of District 1 to Thu Duc City with a total length of nearly 20km. With its modern design, Metro Line 1 not only reduces traffic pressure but also facilitates convenient and time-saving travel for residents.
In particular, Metro Line 1 runs elevated parallel to the Hanoi Highway below, creating a modern and dynamic transportation infrastructure. Over the next 10 years, Ho Chi Minh City aims to complete 7 metro lines with a total length of approximately 355km, connecting the city center with surrounding districts. This will undoubtedly be a decade of explosive growth in public transportation for Ho Chi Minh City.
At the southern gateway of Ho Chi Minh City, in August and December 2024, two underpasses at the Nguyen Van Linh - Nguyen Huu Tho intersection were completed and opened to traffic. In the days leading up to the 2025 Lunar New Year, the project restored the road surface on the underpasses, removed the barriers, and allowed vehicles to circulate. This is a particularly important project for the city, solving the traffic congestion problem on this vital artery while creating a synchronized and modern infrastructure.
Also in 2024, the Phuoc Long and Rach Dia bridges in the south of Ho Chi Minh City opened to traffic, replacing the old bridges that had seriously deteriorated, much to the delight of the people. (In the photo, the Rach Dia bridge, located next to the Nguyen Van Linh - Nguyen Huu Tho intersection, helps alleviate traffic congestion on the overloaded Nguyen Huu Tho bridge for many years).
Mr. Luong Minh Phuc, Director of the Project Management Board for Investment and Construction of Transportation Projects (Transportation Board), said that in 2025, the unit aims to start construction of Rach Tom Bridge and Rach Doi Bridge in District 7 to replace four old and weak bridges. These projects are also part of the city's strategy to upgrade transportation infrastructure, aiming to modernize the bridge and road network and create favorable conditions for connecting different areas.
At the Tan Son Nhat gateway area, the expansion project of Hoang Hoa Tham road and a section of the Tran Quoc Hoan - Cong Hoa connecting road were opened to traffic just in time for the peak Tet holiday season in 2025. These two roads are important pieces of the airport infrastructure, contributing to reducing traffic pressure in the area, which is often overloaded.
Although the two routes are not yet fully completed, opening them before Tet (Lunar New Year) will make traffic flow from Cong Hoa Street to Hoang Hoa Tham Street - connecting to Tran Quoc Hoan Street - and other roads around the airport such as Truong Son Street, Hong Ha Street, Hoang Van Thu Park, etc., and vice versa, reducing congestion during peak hours.
In particular, when Terminal 3 of Tan Son Nhat Airport becomes operational (expected April 30, 2025), these two routes will be seamlessly connected, making arrival and departure at the airport convenient and fast.
At the western gateway to the city, the Tan Ky Tan Quy and Ba Hom bridges have been completed and opened to traffic after many years of being unfinished. Like many other projects, these two bridges were stalled for a long time due to land acquisition issues and legal procedures. For many years, residents in the area lived with narrow roads and old, dilapidated temporary bridges. Now, the area has been upgraded with spacious, clean, and modern bridges.
In addition to the projects mentioned above, in 2024, Ho Chi Minh City completed a series of other projects such as: Ten Lua Street, Duong Quang Ham Street, a section of Luong Dinh Cua Street, Nam Ly Bridge, Ong Bon Bridge, a section of the parallel road to National Highway 50... In 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will continue to improve its transportation infrastructure system with many important projects.
Mr. Luong Minh Phuc stated that 2025 is designated as the year of inter-regional connectivity projects. Ho Chi Minh City will commence a series of regional connectivity projects such as: the Ho Chi Minh City - Moc Bai expressway; accelerate the progress of Ring Road 3; approve the investment plan for Ring Road 4... At the same time, it will expand gateway expressways such as Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay, and complete the opening of the Ben Luc - Long Thanh expressway...
In addition, Ho Chi Minh City will also commence several projects to complete the North-South axis, such as the Binh Tien bridge and road, the Nguyen Khoai bridge and road, and the expansion of Nguyen Huu Tho road. Furthermore, major transportation arteries such as the 50B arterial road connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Long An , and steel overpasses at major intersections in Ho Chi Minh City such as the seven-way intersection, the six-way intersection, and the Dan Chu Square are also being studied and prepared for investment.
2025 is also the final year for completing the targets set in the Resolutions of the Party Congress at all levels, marking a crucial milestone in comprehensively and synchronously advancing the city into a new era of development. With these goals in place, Ho Chi Minh City will undoubtedly experience significant transformation, improving infrastructure, enhancing the quality of life for its citizens, and increasing its international competitiveness.
Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/tphcm-thay-doi-voi-loat-cong-trinh-trong-diem-hoan-thanh-19225012614451147.htm
![[Photo] Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh presides over a meeting on private sector economic development.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvphoto.vietnam.vn%2Fthumb%2F1200x675%2Fvietnam%2Fresource%2FIMAGE%2F2025%2F12%2F20%2F1766237501876_thiet-ke-chua-co-ten-40-png.webp&w=3840&q=75)
Comment (0)