Ho Chi Minh City has approved the investment plan for two pedestrian bridges crossing Ton Duc Thang Street, combined with the renovation of Wharves B and C in the Bach Dang Wharf park area, Sai Gon Ward in the central former District 1, following a proposal by the Department of Construction. The additional bridges aim to ensure safety and convenience for pedestrians in an area with heavy traffic.
The two pedestrian bridges are planned at the intersections of Nguyen Hue – Ton Duc Thang (in front of the Majestic Saigon Hotel) and Thai Van Lung – Ton Duc Thang (near The Landmark building).
At the location connecting Nguyen Hue Street with Bach Dang Wharf, the structure will feature stairways, spiral staircases and elevators on both sides to facilitate access.
In addition to traditional railing systems, the bridge will be topped with flowing curved steel arches, creating a distinctive architectural highlight.
On the Nguyen Hue side, the bridge access will be placed on the sidewalk at the Ton Duc Thang intersection, with two stairway branches for each direction.
Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, 670 meters long and inaugurated in 2015, attracts thousands of residents and visitors daily and serves as a venue for many major city events.
At the Thai Van Lung – Ton Duc Thang intersection, the pedestrian bridge will be designed with a mesh arch structure, using green as the dominant color.
Ho Chi Minh City is currently studying plans to transform Thai Van Lung Street into a space reflecting traffic culture and urban civility, aiming to develop it into a model street in the city center.
Both ends of the bridge will be equipped with stairways and elevators, with a modern color scheme harmonizing with the surrounding landscape.
According to the investor's representative, the two pedestrian bridges will not only serve transportation needs but also act as architectural landmarks. The design is intended to meet both current and long-term needs, blend with the surrounding scenery and ensure smooth traffic flow on Ton Duc Thang Street.
The steel structures will be prefabricated at factories and then transported for installation, minimizing road occupation during construction.
Alongside the construction of the two pedestrian bridges, the city will renovate Wharves B and C at Ba Son, adjacent to the Saigon River.
Wharf B will be repaired, cleaned and upgraded with additional fencing, railings, and access ramps.
The riverside area will be landscaped for sightseeing, with the installation of electricity and water systems, lighting, cameras, greenery and related amenities.
Wharf C will be converted into a flower island, with added green space to create a visual highlight.
The total estimated investment is about VND80 billion ($3 million), including VND50 billion for the two pedestrian bridges, with the remainder allocated to upgrading the two wharves. The investor will fully finance the project and operate it under a BT (build–transfer) contract, without using the state budget.
In return, the company will be allowed to install LED screens for political messaging combined with advertising and to operate certain services. The two pedestrian bridges are expected to be completed before April 30, 2026, while the wharf upgrades are scheduled for completion before the Lunar New Year in mid-February.
