Ho Chi Minh City considers spending nearly 1,500 billion VND to make Ton Duc Thang street underground

Accordingly, the city's transport sector is studying two options for building an underpass under Ton Duc Thang Street, near Nguyen Hue Walking Street, with a total investment of VND1,359 - 1,477 billion. The route is expected to be about 2 km long from the foot of Ba Son Bridge (formerly Thu Thiem 2) to Khanh Hoi Bridge.

In which, option 1 will build a closed tunnel 765 m long, from the location near Ngo Van Nam street, stretching through Me Linh Square, Dong Khoi, Nguyen Hue. The two ends will be open tunnels, one side connects to the approach road to Ba Son bridge, the other side is Khanh Hoi bridge.

1,500 billion VND needed to underground Ton Duc Thang street

The remaining option, a closed tunnel also starts near Ngo Van Nam Street, but only connects to the beginning of Nguyen Hue Street, with a total length of 683 m. The two ends are also made into open tunnels similarly. The total investment for the two options above is estimated at about 1,477 billion VND and 1,359 billion VND, respectively.

Diagram 1 of 2 underground options for Ton Duc Thang Street being studied by the HCM City Department of Transport

These are only preliminary studies according to the planning. The HCM City Department of Transport will carefully calculate the options to ensure the suitability and feasibility of the project.

Recently, after Bach Dang Wharf Park was renovated, attracting more and more tourists and locals to visit, Ton Duc Thang Street often experiences traffic congestion, especially on weekend evenings.

Previously, according to the architectural management regulations approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee in 2022, the Bach Dang wharf park adjacent to Nguyen Huu Canh Street - Saigon River with an area of ​​11.96 hectares will reserve the ground of Ton Duc Thang Street along the park for pedestrian and tram space. According to this plan, Ton Duc Thang Street will be underground with two lanes in each direction. In addition, there will be an underground parking lot, located about 100 meters south of Me Linh Square on Ngo Van Nam Street.

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