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Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

By Thanh Tung   January 2, 2025 | 10:12 pm PT Google Get VnExpress first in Google Search info See more of the news you trust. Make VnExpress a preferred source to prioritise our updates in your Google search results
One of the latest icon of HCMC, Ba Son Bridge, which connects District 1 with the Thu Thiem urban area in Thu Duc City, has been equipped with a new lighting system, creating a striking feature on the Saigon River that attracts visitors.
Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

After more than three years in use, Ba Son Bridge, located near Bach Dang Wharf Park in District 1, has transformed its appearance.

It now stands out at night thanks to the newly installed lighting system.

Costing VND3.1 trillion (US$121.7 million), the bridge spans nearly 1.5 km, features six lanes, and was completed in April 2022.

Its cable-stayed design includes a 113-meter-high dragon-shaped tower that tilts toward Thu Thiem.

The bridge links Ton Duc Thang Street in District 1 with Thu Duc City. Nearby landmarks include Bach Dang Wharf Park, the Water Bus Station, and the Ba Son underground metro station.

Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

The bridge viewed from District 1 toward Binh Thanh District, with Landmark 81, Vietnam's tallest building, in the distance.

According to Dai Quang Minh Corp (Thadico), the bridge has been equipped with direct-mounted LED lights.

Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

In its first phase, the lighting system was installed on the cables, tower supports, and side structures of the bridge. This setup highlights the architectural features of the bridge.

The LED lights can change colors on the cables, emphasizing the bridge's design.

In the next phase, exterior LED lights will be installed on the cables to create effects tailored to architectural themes or city events.

Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

A worker adjusts the direction of the lights.

Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

A woman takes a photo of the bridge while cycling for exercise.

Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

Two foreigners take selfies on the bridge.

Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

A group of foreign tourists climbs a stairway to reach the bridge.

Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

A view of the bridge from the Thu Thiem new urban area in Thu Duc City.

Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

According to an approved plan, four bridges will connect Thu Duc City to HCMC's center across the Saigon River.

Ba Son and Thu Thiem bridges are currently in use, while construction has not yet started on the remaining two.

Ba Son Bridge lit up with colors, enhancing Saigon River's nightscape

A fireworks display rings in the New Year 2025 at Saigon River Tunnel near Ba Son Bridge. Photo by Khuong Nguyen

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