Design for a 6,300 billion VND elevated road through southern Ho Chi Minh City

The 3,66 km Binh Tien bridge-road project, primarily an elevated design crossing two major canals, will feature parallel roads and multiple ramps, with completion anticipated in 2028.

The Binh Tien route features an elevated viaduct above and parallel roads below. This design meets the travel needs of residents along the route while facilitating faster traffic flow by minimizing intersections.

This is a general perspective of the elevated road section crossing the Tau Hu Canal, near Vo Van Kiet Boulevard. It represents the basic design for the project's main technical components. Architectural details will be added and refined later to ensure the project's aesthetic appeal.

Ho Chi Minh City commenced the project in July 2026, with a total investment of nearly 6,300 billion VND. This budget is divided into two components: site clearance and construction.

An overview of the Binh Tien bridge-road project area, specifically the sections crossing the Tau Hu Canal and Doi Canal, in July 2026. Photo: Quynh Tran

The Binh Tien bridge-road project spans approximately 3,66 km. It begins at the Binh Tien - Pham Van Chi intersection (former District 6), crosses Vo Van Kiet Boulevard, Tau Hu Canal, Doi Canal, and then connects to Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard (former Binh Chanh District).

Ho Chi Minh City planned this project over 10 years ago, but its implementation was delayed due to funding constraints and investment methods. In April 2025, the city’s People's Council approved the investment policy using the state budget.

The route alignment for the Binh Tien bridge-road project. Graphic: Khanh Hoang

A perspective of the bridge section over the Doi Canal shows two ramps connecting the elevated road to the residential area below.

Near the Tau Hu Canal, the road is designed with three ramps connecting to traffic on both sides of the canal. This is more than the Doi Canal area, given the higher traffic volume.

Along the canals within the project's scope, solid embankment systems will be constructed, and power grids will be undergrounded to enhance urban aesthetics.

Sections of the route passing through residential areas are designed with noise barriers on both sides to mitigate traffic sound impact on residents. This solution is also applied in other major transport projects, such as Ho Chi Minh City’s Ring Road 3 and the Bien Hoa - Vung Tau Expressway.

Ramps connecting to surrounding areas are organized for one-way traffic to reduce conflicts and ensure smooth integration with the main route.

This perspective shows the final section of the Binh Tien bridge-road, crossing Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard and connecting to the southern Ho Chi Minh City transport network.

According to the Department of Construction, upon completion, the project will establish a new transport axis, alleviating pressure on routes like Nguyen Huu Tho, Duong Ba Trac, and Pham Hung.

The project will also enhance connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta provinces via Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard, the expanded National Route 50, National Route 1, Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway, and Ring Road 3.

An overview of the Binh Tien bridge-road project area, specifically the sections crossing the Tau Hu Canal and Doi Canal, in July 2026. Photo: Quynh Tran