The western and northwestern areas of Ho Chi Minh City, which border Long An Province, are facing increasing congestion due to inadequate transport infrastructure.

To address this issue, the city is launching eight strategic infrastructure projects to improve regional connectivity and facilitate economic growth.

1. Ring Road 4: A key regional corridor

The Ring Road 4 project will span more than 200 kilometers across five provinces and cities: Ba Ria - Vung Tau (18.7 km), Dong Nai (45.6 km), Binh Duong (47.45 km), Ho Chi Minh City (17.3 km), and Long An (78.3 km).

The total estimated investment for the first phase exceeds 127 trillion VND ($5 billion). The 17.3 km section in Ho Chi Minh City will feature four express lanes, including emergency lanes, with a total land clearance of 74.5 meters.

The city's investment for this segment is estimated at 14 trillion VND ($550 million), including over 7.2 trillion VND from the city budget and 6.8 trillion VND from private investors.

2. National Highway 1 Expansion

A 10-km stretch of National Highway 1, running from Kinh Duong Vuong Street to the Long An border, will be expanded to 60 meters wide with 10-12 lanes.

With an estimated investment of 16.3 trillion VND ($635 million) under the BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model, the project includes:

A four-lane flyover at the Kinh Duong Vuong intersection.

Expansion of An Lac Roundabout and Tran Dai Nghia Street.

A four-lane flyover and four-lane underpass at the Binh Thuan interchange.

Construction is set to begin in early 2026, with completion targeted for 2028.

3. National Highway 50B: A new strategic route

Approved by the Prime Minister, National Highway 50B will be nearly 55 km long, connecting Ho Chi Minh City, Long An, and Tien Giang provinces.

Ho Chi Minh City segment: 5.8 km (from Pham Hung Street through Binh Chanh and Nha Be Districts).

Long An segment: 35 km.

Tien Giang segment: 14 km.

The entire project is expected to cost 20 trillion VND ($780 million), with the Ho Chi Minh City section requiring 5.3 trillion VND ($210 million).

Upon completion, National Highway 50B will connect with Ring Road 3, Ring Road 4, and major international transport hubs such as Hiep Phuoc Port, Thi Vai - Cai Mep Deepwater Port, Long An Port, and Long Thanh International Airport.

4. The Northwest Road: A new arterial route

A 9.9 km road will be constructed to connect Ring Road 2 in Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh Loc Industrial Park and Provincial Road 823D in Long An.

Road width: 6-8 lanes.

Estimated investment: 5.2 trillion VND ($200 million), with 3.9 trillion VND ($150 million) allocated for land clearance.

To be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) model before 2030.

Once completed, this road will significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity with Ring Roads 2, 3, and 4.

5. Vo Van Kiet Street Extension

Vo Van Kiet Street, a major east-west expressway in Ho Chi Minh City, currently spans 13 km with 6-10 lanes.

The proposed extension will connect to the Hai Son - Tan Do Industrial Park in Duc Hoa, Long An, with a 12.5 km section running through Ho Chi Minh City.

Estimated investment: 5.8 trillion VND ($225 million).

Land clearance costs: 3.1 trillion VND ($120 million).

Feasibility studies are underway, with project implementation expected before 2030.

6. Expansion of Nguyen Van Bua Street

A major expansion of Nguyen Van Bua Street is planned:

Section: Nga Ba Giong to Provincial Road 9.

Estimated investment: 2.4 trillion VND ($95 million).

The project includes two new bridges (Cau Lon and Provincial Road 9 Bridge) and the expansion of the existing Provincial Road 9 Bridge.

Scheduled for completion between 2025 and 2028.

Additional Key Projects

Beyond these six major projects, Ho Chi Minh City is also working on:

Expansion of National Highway 50 (budget: 1.5 trillion VND).

Completion of Ring Road 3.

Future expansion of Le Van Luong Road and Long Hau Road, improving connections between Nha Be District (HCMC) and Can Giuoc District (Long An).

With these projects, Ho Chi Minh City aims to significantly reduce congestion, enhance regional mobility, and support economic growth by improving infrastructure links with Long An and beyond.

Tuan Kiet