Doi Canal North Bank Project in Ho Chi Minh City Transforms Landscape After 10 Months

Ho Chi Minh City's Doi Canal north bank project, a significant urban improvement initiative costing over 7.3 trillion VND, is showing early signs of transformation after more than 10 months of construction. Initial sections of the embankment are now visible, signaling progress in reshaping the area.

The site, previously enclosed by fencing, buzzes with activity. Heavy machinery and equipment are stationed on barges along the canal. Near the Hiep An 2 bridge, the embankment work is taking shape and nearing completion. Simultaneously, along Nguyen Duy street, new fencing has been erected in areas where residents have handed over land for construction.

The project, approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee in October 2024, includes the construction of about 4.3 km of embankment and partial dredging of the canal. This aims to enhance drainage capacity, mitigate environmental pollution, and beautify the urban landscape. Additionally, roads like Nguyen Duy and Hoai Thanh will be widened, improving traffic infrastructure and regional connectivity.

The project is divided into three construction packages, with completion dates set between August 2026 and December 2026. The Ho Chi Minh City Urban Infrastructure Management Board is actively addressing issues related to compensation, site clearance, and resettlement to ensure the project stays on schedule. Coordination with local authorities and infrastructure management units is ongoing to expedite land acquisition and site handover.