Traffic pressure at Hang Xanh intersection ahead of renovation

The Hang Xanh intersection area, frequently congested during peak hours, is undergoing studies for traffic infrastructure improvements with a total capital exceeding 10,000 billion VND.

The Hang Xanh intersection serves as a vital hub for major traffic arteries, including Dien Bien Phu, Xo Viet Nghe Tinh, National Highway 13, Dinh Bo Linh, and Nguyen Xi. This area experiences high vehicle density and frequent congestion, attributed to its overloaded infrastructure and complex intersections.

Recently, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee (UBND TP HCM) approved a proposal for a consortium, comprising HCMC Technical Infrastructure Investment Joint Stock Company, CII Public-Private Partnership Co., Ltd., and IMIC Infrastructure Construction Joint Stock Company, to research improvements for the Hang Xanh - Binh Trieu infrastructure axis. This project, proposed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, has an estimated capital exceeding 10,200 billion VND.

Vehicles stretch for kilometers on Dien Bien Phu street, at the intersection with the Hang Xanh overpass, in the late afternoon.

Nearby, Xo Viet Nghe Tinh street, extending towards National Highway 13 and Binh Trieu Bridge, is always crowded during peak hours, with congestion sometimes stretching over 2 km. On the one-way section intersecting Hang Xanh, vehicles often move inch by inch.

The one-way section of Xo Viet Nghe Tinh street, crossing Rach Xuyen Tam canal, is undergoing site clearance. Its narrow width and high traffic density regularly contribute to congestion.

According to the preliminary plan, the project will cover nearly 27 ha, extending from Hang Xanh intersection to Binh Trieu Bridge. Its primary focus involves upgrading the Dinh Bo Linh – Xo Viet Nghe Tinh axes and the National Highway 13 section. This includes widening roads and constructing elevated routes to facilitate faster traffic flow.

Thousands of vehicles jostle for space on Xo Viet Nghe Tinh street. Authorities often direct traffic to ensure smooth flow during rush hour.

The five-way intersection at the Martyrs' Memorial, where Xo Viet Nghe Tinh, Nguyen Xi, Ung Van Khiem, and National Highway 13 converge, also experiences frequent congestion during peak hours.

National Highway 13 runs past the former Mien Dong Coach Station, heading towards Binh Trieu Bridge.

The proposal outlines that the consortium will self-fund the construction, renovation, and site clearance. In exchange, the investors have proposed payment via the land fund from the former Mien Dong Coach Station in Binh Thanh District. A portion of this land will be allocated for resettlement and public facilities, with the remainder exploited to recoup the investment.

The project is expected to alleviate traffic at the eastern gateway, enhance urban aesthetics, and improve connectivity among key routes in the area.