Bridges associated with the formation and development of Ho Chi Minh City

Ba Son Bridge (formerly known as Thu Thiem 2 Bridge) has an investment capital of over VND3,000 billion, connecting Thu Thiem Urban Area, Thu Duc City and District 1. (Photo: Hong Dat/VNA)

Binh Trieu Bridge 1 and 2 cross the Saigon River from the old Mien Dong Bus Station to Binh Duong and Binh Phuoc provinces, up to the Central Highlands on National Highway 13. (Photo: Hong Dat/VNA)

Thu Thiem Bridge was put into operation in 2008, marking the development of Ho Chi Minh City in connecting the city center with Thu Thiem urban area. (Photo: Hong Dat/VNA)

Thu Thiem Bridge connects Binh Thanh District and Thu Thiem New Urban Area, Thu Duc City. (Photo: Hong Dat/VNA)

Vehicles on Saigon Bridge heading towards the center of Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: Hong Dat/VNA)

Saigon Bridge was built before 1975 and is a historical witness to the revolutionary army entering to liberate Saigon on April 30, 1975. (Photo: Hong Dat/VNA)

The new Binh Loi Bridge is located on Pham Van Dong Street, connecting Thu Duc City and Binh Thanh and Go Vap districts - an important gateway to Tan Son Nhat Airport. (Photo: Hong Dat/VNA)

Ba Son Bridge, Thu Thiem Bridge and Saigon Bridge - 3 bridges spanning the Saigon River in succession in the central area of the city, connecting to Thu Duc city. (Photo: Hong Dat/VNA)

Binh Trieu Bridge 1 and 2 and Binh Loi Bridge cross the Saigon River along National Highway 13 and Pham Van Dong Street at Binh Trieu intersection, in the same direction to the southeastern provinces. (Photo: Hong Dat / VNA)