Phan Anh Street, located between Binh Tan and Tan Phu districts, connects Hoa Binh and Tan Hoa Dong streets, about 2km long, but the narrow road surface makes traveling difficult, especially during rush hour.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has proposed to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee to widen Phan Anh Street to 30m with a total investment of VND1,750 billion. If approved, the project will be implemented in the period 2024-2030.
According to Lao Dong, on December 18-19, the number of vehicles traveling on this road was always crowded. During rush hours, traffic jams may occur at intersections.
Ms. Thu Minh (Tan Phu District) said that traffic congestion and jams on this road do not happen often. However, because there are many people selling goods on both sides of the road, traffic on this road is quite chaotic.
"This road is quite narrow, however, vendors often display their goods close to the road, making the road surface area smaller. If you are not careful, it is easy to collide with other vehicles," said Ms. Thu Minh.
Mr. Nguyen Huy Tan (Tan Phu district) expressed his joy at the news that Phan Anh street was proposed to be expanded.
"Hopefully the proposal will be approved and implemented soon, so that trade and traffic on this road will be improved," said Mr. Huy Tan.
In addition to renovating and expanding Phan Anh Street, at the Bon Xa intersection, the intersection between Phan Anh Street and 5 other major roads, including Binh Long, Thoai Ngoc Hau, Hoa Binh, Huong Lo 2 and Le Van Quoi, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has also proposed to build a two-way overpass in the direction of Le Van Quoi - Hoa Binh to resolve traffic congestion and conflicts at this major intersection.
The overpass is expected to be 280m long and 12m wide, with a total investment of nearly VND2,400 billion, of which land clearance costs account for VND2,091 billion. The project is proposed to be prioritized for implementation in the 2024-2028 period.
