Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City plans to complete a number ofmajor transport projects by 2025 that are expected to reduce traffic congestionat city gateways and improve connections to neighbouring provinces.
At the city’s northwest gateway, the second branch of the An Suong tunnel at the An Suong intersection in District 12 hasrecently opened to traffic, easing traffic congestion.
The 385-metre branch is exclusively used for automobiles traveling from Cu Chi District to the citycentre, according to the HCM City Management Board for Traffic WorksConstruction and Investment.
The work at An Suong intersection had been suspended since the end of 2018because of delayed site clearance. Hoc MonDistrict was not able to hand over land to the investor of the project untilOctober last year.
Luong Minh Phuc, head of the managementboard, said the An Suongintersection of National Highway 22 and National Highway 1A has for years facedheavy traffic with many container trucks, posing a risk of accidents.
When the entire project is put in use, the three-layer interchange will helpreduce congestion and ensure traffic safety.
Construction on the double tunnel at An Suong intersection began in early 2017.
The first branch, which extends from downtown to outlying Cu Chi District, opened in March 2018after nearly 13 months of construction.
The double tunnel project, with total capital of 514 billion VND (22.14 million USD), was originally expected to becompleted within 20 months.
The total length of the two tunnels is about 850m. Each two-lane tunnel is 9mwide and 125m long, with a ceiling height of 4.75m.
In addition, work began a few months ago on a 830 billion VND (35.6 million USD) project to transform the Nguyen Van Linh-Nguyen Huu Tho intersection in District 7.
This is expected to help tackle traffic gridlock at the city’s southern gateway.
The first phase of the project, which is slated to be completed in June 2022,will see the construction of two 480-metre-long tunnels on Nguyen Van Linh, running beneath theintersection.
The tunnels will allow vehicles to head toward the Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone or National Highway 1A without havingto cross Nguyen Huu Tho Street, as is currently the case.
The tunnels will be 14m wide and allow speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour.
Under the second phase of the project, two overpasses will be built at theintersection.
This phase will cost some 1.78 trillion VND since a large amount of ground will need to be cleared tomake way for the work.
In addition, a series of works such as the expansion of Luong Dinh Cuaand Do Xuan Hop streets, and Thang Long and Cong Ly bridges, will be built from 2021 to 2022, according to theManagement Board for Traffic Works Construction and Investment.
The management board has urged district authorities to hand over the land tocomplete the expansion of DongVan Cong Street in District 2, as well asconstruction of My Thuy 3 Bridge, tunnels andoverpasses near the new Mien Dong (Eastern) BusStation in District 9.
Many key projects such as Ring Road No 2, Cat LaiBridge, Thu Thiem Bridge Nos 2, 3 and 4, andexpansion of Nguyen DuyTrinh Street and the An Phu intersection will also be completed from 2023 to 2025, connecting District 2,District 9 and Thu DucDistrict with the city centre and neighbouring provinces.
In addition, construction will begin in the second quarter next year on majorprojects to reduce congestion near Tan Son Nhat airport and Cat Lai Port area, and projects to expand thecity’s gateways such as National Highway 50 and National Highway 22.
As part of a plan to develop the new Thu Duc City in the eastern part of HCM City, a series of keytransport projects will also be built to meet the new city’s socio-economicdevelopment.
Engineer Vu Thang, former deputy head ofthe HCM City Planning and Investment Department of Transport Infrastructure,said: “Priority will be given to belt road, highway, and urban railwayprojects. When projects are completed, traffic congestion will be eased andcity development will be strengthened.”
Luong Minh Phuc, director of the city’sManagement Board for Traffic Works Construction and Investment, said the cityis expected to complete 29 traffic projects this year, including 81km of newroads and 18 bridges./.
At the city’s northwest gateway, the second branch of the An Suong tunnel at the An Suong intersection in District 12 hasrecently opened to traffic, easing traffic congestion.
The 385-metre branch is exclusively used for automobiles traveling from Cu Chi District to the citycentre, according to the HCM City Management Board for Traffic WorksConstruction and Investment.
The work at An Suong intersection had been suspended since the end of 2018because of delayed site clearance. Hoc MonDistrict was not able to hand over land to the investor of the project untilOctober last year.
Luong Minh Phuc, head of the managementboard, said the An Suongintersection of National Highway 22 and National Highway 1A has for years facedheavy traffic with many container trucks, posing a risk of accidents.
When the entire project is put in use, the three-layer interchange will helpreduce congestion and ensure traffic safety.
Construction on the double tunnel at An Suong intersection began in early 2017.
The first branch, which extends from downtown to outlying Cu Chi District, opened in March 2018after nearly 13 months of construction.
The double tunnel project, with total capital of 514 billion VND (22.14 million USD), was originally expected to becompleted within 20 months.
The total length of the two tunnels is about 850m. Each two-lane tunnel is 9mwide and 125m long, with a ceiling height of 4.75m.
In addition, work began a few months ago on a 830 billion VND (35.6 million USD) project to transform the Nguyen Van Linh-Nguyen Huu Tho intersection in District 7.
This is expected to help tackle traffic gridlock at the city’s southern gateway.
The first phase of the project, which is slated to be completed in June 2022,will see the construction of two 480-metre-long tunnels on Nguyen Van Linh, running beneath theintersection.
The tunnels will allow vehicles to head toward the Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone or National Highway 1A without havingto cross Nguyen Huu Tho Street, as is currently the case.
The tunnels will be 14m wide and allow speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour.
Under the second phase of the project, two overpasses will be built at theintersection.
This phase will cost some 1.78 trillion VND since a large amount of ground will need to be cleared tomake way for the work.
In addition, a series of works such as the expansion of Luong Dinh Cuaand Do Xuan Hop streets, and Thang Long and Cong Ly bridges, will be built from 2021 to 2022, according to theManagement Board for Traffic Works Construction and Investment.
The management board has urged district authorities to hand over the land tocomplete the expansion of DongVan Cong Street in District 2, as well asconstruction of My Thuy 3 Bridge, tunnels andoverpasses near the new Mien Dong (Eastern) BusStation in District 9.
Many key projects such as Ring Road No 2, Cat LaiBridge, Thu Thiem Bridge Nos 2, 3 and 4, andexpansion of Nguyen DuyTrinh Street and the An Phu intersection will also be completed from 2023 to 2025, connecting District 2,District 9 and Thu DucDistrict with the city centre and neighbouring provinces.
In addition, construction will begin in the second quarter next year on majorprojects to reduce congestion near Tan Son Nhat airport and Cat Lai Port area, and projects to expand thecity’s gateways such as National Highway 50 and National Highway 22.
As part of a plan to develop the new Thu Duc City in the eastern part of HCM City, a series of keytransport projects will also be built to meet the new city’s socio-economicdevelopment.
Engineer Vu Thang, former deputy head ofthe HCM City Planning and Investment Department of Transport Infrastructure,said: “Priority will be given to belt road, highway, and urban railwayprojects. When projects are completed, traffic congestion will be eased andcity development will be strengthened.”
Luong Minh Phuc, director of the city’sManagement Board for Traffic Works Construction and Investment, said the cityis expected to complete 29 traffic projects this year, including 81km of newroads and 18 bridges./.
VNA
