Construction of 1,000 billion VND pedestrian bridge across Saigon River begins

Ho Chi Minh City officially started construction of a pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River, connecting the center of District 1 with Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City. The project has a total investment of about 1,000 billion VND, and is expected to be completed in one year.

On March 29, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River connecting Bach Dang Wharf Park (District 1) with the Riverside Park of Thu Thiem New Urban Area (Thu Duc City).

Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo: My Quynh

This is one of the projects started to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Mr. Bui Xuan Cuong, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, shared that the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River is not only an important project in terms of traffic connection but also a symbol of connection and expansion of development space in the city center.

Accordingly, the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River connects two parks, located in a very special location right in the city center.

Once completed, the bridge will be an ideal place for residents and tourists to experience, relax, and admire the beauty of the Saigon River as well as the landscape of the area.

Location of the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River (red drawing). Photo: My Quynh

This bridge has a unique design, shaped like a water coconut leaf, a familiar image of the Southern region, with an impressive, modern style, honoring traditional beauty, blending with the modern landscape of the city, expected to create a special attraction for people and tourists coming to Ho Chi Minh City.

The Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City commented that not only is the construction location, structure, and architecture special and unique, the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River is also a very special project as it was built with deep gratitude and responsibility to society and the community of Nutifood Nutrition Food Joint Stock Company.

This unit invested nearly 1,000 billion VND to build the bridge. The project is expected to be completed on April 30, 2026, promising to become an architectural symbol and a highlight in the city's urban space.

A model of the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River was placed at the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo: My Quynh

Mr. Tran Thanh Hai, Chairman of Nutifood Board of Directors, shared that the groundbreaking ceremony of the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River is a gift and a heart from all Nutifood staff to express gratitude to all consumers across the country who have loved and accompanied the business over the past 25 years.

Mr. Hai expressed his honor and responsibility for contributing a small part to the socio-economic development of Ho Chi Minh City in particular and the country in general.

Ho Chi Minh City leaders presented flowers to thank sponsor Nutifood. Photo: My Quynh

According to the approved investment scale, the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River is located on the District 1 side of the bridge at the Ben Bach Dang Park area (about 125m south of Me Linh Square) and on the Thu Duc City side at the Riverside Park area, Thu Thiem New Urban Area (intersection of Nguyen Thien Thanh and N14 streets).

The project has a total route length of about 720m, of which the main span is a 187m long cable-stayed suspension arch, steel beams and cross-sections varying from 6 - 11m.

The bridge is designed with a clearance of 80m across and 10m high, ensuring space for waterway traffic.

On the District 1 side, the approach bridge and the road at the bridgehead are about 239m long. On the Thu Duc City side, the approach bridge and the road at the bridgehead are about 206m long.

In particular, the bridge will be equipped with an artistic lighting system, a roof made of ETFE material, and public utilities such as elevators and escalators to help pedestrians conveniently admire, visit and experience the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River.

The artistic lighting system will bring a modern and sparkling appearance, turning the bridge into an attractive destination, helping to promote tourism and nighttime entertainment activities in Ho Chi Minh City.

The space steel arch structural solution is applied for the first time in Vietnam and is one of the most unique and impressive pedestrian bridges in the world.

Upon completion, the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River will not only be a transportation facility but also a new architectural symbol of the city, a place for residents and visitors to admire the beauty of the city, participate in cultural and artistic events, and will also become a place to connect society and promote tourism.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/khoi-cong-cau-di-bo-1000-ty-qua-song-sai-gon-192250328194108136.htm