Seen from above, Metro No. 2 ground is clear

Anh Tú | 06/03/2025 06:00

HCMC - The site clearance work for Metro Line 2 has reached nearly 100%. The final items are being urgently completed, ready to start construction at the end of 2025.

Metro Line 2 (Ben Thanh - Tham Luong) is about to enter the construction phase after setting a start date for the end of 2025. A series of site clearance and relocation of technical infrastructure are being implemented to ensure the progress of the construction.

Currently, the site clearance work has been 99.83% completed, with only one case remaining, the District 3 Police headquarters, expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025. At the same time, technical infrastructure such as electricity, water, and telecommunications at the station locations are also being relocated, expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025.

Duong Cach Mang Thang 8, Quan 3 va Quan 10 da duoc don sach mat bang de chuan bi khoi cong. Ảnh: Anh Tu — Seen from above, metro No. 2 on Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, District 3 and District 10 have been cleared to prepare for the groundbreaking. Photo: Anh Tu

Khu vuc — Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, District 1 (in front of Tao Dan Park) has handed over the site. Photo: Anh Tu

On Cach Mang Thang Tam Street (District 3), many works have been dismantled, the site has been cleared, ready for construction. People in the area are looking forward to the day metro No. 2 officially comes into operation.

Mr. Hoang Minh (30 years old, Tan Binh district) shared: "When encouraged by the government, I proactively cleaned up and handed over the site. My house is about 3 m back, all demolition work is supported so there are not many difficulties. If the metro line is completed, we will also be lucky."

De day nhanh tien do, nha thau huy dong may moc va cong nhan lam viec “3 ca 4 kip“, ca ngay lan dem. Ảnh: Anh Tu — To speed up the progress, the contractor mobilized machinery and workers to work in "3 shifts", day and night. Photo: Anh Tu

Mat bang khu vuc duong Truong Chinh, quan Tan Binh cung da giai toa xong. Ảnh: Anh Tu — The site of Truong Chinh Street, Tan Binh District has been cleared. Photo: Anh Tu

However, not only are there positive expectations, site clearance and construction are also affecting the lives of people around. Ms. Mai Huong (District 3) said: "The relocation of technical infrastructure is prolonged with noise and dust, affecting daily activities. We hope the project will be implemented soon to stabilize our lives."

Nguoi dan mong muon du an som duoc trien khai de on dinh cuoc song. Ảnh: Anh Tu — People hope the project will be implemented soon to stabilize their lives. Photo: Anh Tu

Some households have handed over the land early and have renovated their houses to stabilize their lives. Photo: Anh Tu

Previously, the plan to exploit Metro Line 2 was set for 2026. However, due to many problems related to site clearance and investment procedures, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has adjusted the completion time to 2030.

Panorama of Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, where metro line 2 will pass through. Photo: Anh Tu

Metro No. 2 has a total investment of nearly VND47,900 billion, with 9.2 km underground, the rest elevated and leading to the depot. The project consists of 9 underground stations and 1 elevated station. Metro Line 2 is the second urban railway line in Ho Chi Minh City, after Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien) which was commercially operated by the end of 2024.

When completed, Metro Line 2 will connect the city center with the Northwest, contributing to reducing traffic pressure on main roads such as Cach Mang Thang Tam, Truong Chinh, Cong Hoa...

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