Construction of pedestrian bridge across Saigon River begins

The pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River is designed with inspiration from the shape of the water coconut leaf - a familiar cultural symbol of the Southern river region. The design has an impressive yet simple style, a harmony between traditional and modern elements, reflecting the dynamic development of the City. This is the architectural plan of the Chodai - Takashi Niwa Joint Venture and Chodai Kisojiban Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City leaders congratulate the groundbreaking ceremony of the pedestrian bridge project across the Saigon River.

Mr. Bui Xuan Cuong - Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee spoke at the Ceremony.

Mr. Bui Xuan Cuong - Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee said that the groundbreaking of the project is a new step forward, helping to improve the quality of life for the people. Ho Chi Minh City is in the process of implementing many strategic development goals, aiming to build a smart, modern city, but still maintaining its traditional cultural identity. The bridge will be a testament to the development of Ho Chi Minh City as one of the largest cities in the country, constantly modernizing and integrating but still maintaining its sustainable cultural values.

Mr. Tran Quang Lam - Director of the Department of Transport and Public Works of Ho Chi Minh City informed that the project is eligible to start construction according to the process and related regulations 1 month earlier than planned.

Mr. Tran Quang Lam, Director of the Department of Transport and Public Works of Ho Chi Minh City, informed that the Saigon River is identified as the axis of sustainable development, ecology and tourism of Ho Chi Minh City. The Thu Thiem New Urban Area, Thu Duc City is oriented to become a new, modern and international center of the city. The Department of Transport and Public Works, related departments, Nutifood Company and consulting units have completed the steps of preparing, appraising and approving the investment policy proposal; appraising and approving the Feasibility Study Report of the investment project; appraising and approving the implementation design after the basic design. The project has met the conditions to start construction according to the process and related regulations 1 month earlier than planned.

The pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River is designed with inspiration from the shape of a water coconut leaf.

The project has a total length of 720m, width from 6 to 11m. In particular, the bridge has a main span across the river of 187m, with a clearance of 80x10m. This is the first pedestrian bridge in Vietnam to apply the space steel arch structure - an advanced technical solution, helping the project become one of the most unique pedestrian bridges in the world.

The bridge is built with the starting point at Bach Dang Wharf Park (about 125m south of Me Linh Square) and the ending point at the Riverside Park in Thu Thiem New Urban Area (intersection of Nguyen Thien Thanh and N14 streets).

This is the first pedestrian bridge in Vietnam to apply a steel space arch structure.

Upon completion, the pedestrian bridge across the Saigon River will not only be a traffic project 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 for social connection and tourism promotion. The project is expected to be inaugurated on the occasion of April 30, 2026.

Nguyen Truong Giang

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