The Office of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has just announced the conclusion of Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong on the progress of projects expected to start and be completed by April 30, 2025.
The leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee agreed to start the construction of the pedestrian bridge project across the Saigon River on March 29, 2025.
Regarding the construction site, the city leaders approved the policy of using part of Bach Dang Wharf Park (District 1) and the riverside park in Thu Thiem New Urban Area (Thu Duc City) for construction purposes, with the requirement of minimizing the occupied area.
District 1 People's Committee, Thu Duc City People's Committee and Thu Thiem Urban Development Area Management Board are assigned to coordinate and hand over the site to the investor to implement construction in accordance with regulations.
Nutifood Nutrition Food Joint Stock Company (the project's funding unit) is responsible for receiving and managing the construction site, returning the affected technical infrastructure during the construction process and handing it over to the city after the project is completed.
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee also assigned the Department of Transport to preside over and coordinate with the Department of Planning and Investment and related units to propose an investment plan for the roof and lighting system for the pedestrian bridge, expected to be completed in February 2025.
The pedestrian bridge project across the Saigon River is designed in the shape of a water coconut leaf - a typical symbol of the South. The total investment cost of the project is about 1,000 billion VND, sponsored by enterprises.
The bridge will connect from wharf No. 2 of Bach Dang Wharf Park (District 1) to the riverside park in Thu Thiem New Urban Area (Thu Duc City).
The structure is about 261 m long, of which the main span of the cable-stayed arch is 187 m long, with steel beams and cross-sections varying from 7 to 11 m.
The distance from the highest water level to the bridge underpass (navigational clearance) is 10 m.
On the District 1 side, the approach bridge and ramp are about 285 m long and 6 m wide, while on the Thu Duc City side there will be two approach branches 290 m and 165 m long.
The bridge is designed with a separate lane for bicycles and can withstand the load of an ambulance of up to 3 tons. On both sides of the bridge are pedestrian paths, visitors, photographers and rest areas.
Between the bicycle lane and the walking lane is a soft median strip that can be flexibly removed to change functions and serve the organization of community events.
In addition to the modern lighting system, the bridge is also equipped with a roof, drainage system and many other amenities to ensure safety and convenience for people.
The project is expected to be completed and put into operation in 2027.
When put into operation, the pedestrian bridge will not only create an architectural highlight for the city center, but also contribute to promoting tourism, connecting central areas with Thu Thiem New Urban Area.
