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Ho Chi Minh City Begins Major Project to Expand Tran Binh Trong Street, Improve Traffic Flow
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Ho Chi Minh City Begins Major Project to Expand Tran Binh Trong Street, Improve Traffic Flow

From Tuแป•i Trแบป · (40m ago) Vietnamese Positive tone

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Ho Chi Minh City has begun a project to widen Tran Binh Trong Street near Ly Thai To Park No. 1, expanding its width by nearly five times.
  • The project aims to improve connectivity between local roads and alleviate traffic congestion on major routes like Hung Vuong and Ly Thai Tแป•.
  • With an investment of over 985 billion VND, the project will transform the 5-meter-wide street into a four-lane road and is expected to be completed by September 2026.

Tuแป•i Trแบป reports on a significant urban development project underway in Ho Chi Minh City, aimed at modernizing infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents. The expansion of Tran Binh Trong Street, located adjacent to Ly Thai To Park No. 1, represents a substantial upgrade from its current narrow state.

The project, which commenced with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by local officials, is a long-awaited initiative for the Vฦฐแปn Lร i ward. For two decades, both the local government and residents have expressed a strong desire for this improvement, particularly due to the severely degraded condition of the original sewage system, which dates back over 70 years and poses risks of subsidence.

The project to renovate the sewer system combined with the expansion of Tran Binh Trong Street has been a long-awaited desire for the government and people for 20 years. The sewer system, built over 70 years ago, is now severely degraded, posing risks of subsidence and affecting people's safety.

โ€” Huแปณnh Vฤƒn TรขmChairman of the Vฦฐแปn Lร i Ward People's Committee, explaining the necessity of the project.

This expansion is not merely about widening a road; it's a comprehensive urban renewal effort. By transforming the existing 5-meter-wide street into a 23-meter-wide, four-lane thoroughfare, the project will enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion on key arterial roads, and contribute to a more modern and aesthetically pleasing urban landscape. The development also integrates with the broader plan to redevelop the Ly Thai To Park area, creating a more cohesive and attractive city center.

Residents, like Mr. Phแบกm Hฦฐแป›ng Dฦฐฦกng, have voiced their support for the project, recognizing the long-term benefits of improved transportation and reduced flooding. The scale of the investment, over 985 billion VND, underscores the city's commitment to addressing critical infrastructure needs. Tuแป•i Trแบป highlights that such projects are vital for Ho Chi Minh City's continued growth and its ambition to become a more livable and efficient metropolis.

Our family supports the road expansion policy for the common good. The upgrade of the road will not only help traffic flow more smoothly but also improve the living environment and mitigate the current flooding situation.

โ€” Phแบกm Hฦฐแป›ng DฦฐฦกngA resident affected by the project, expressing his support.
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Originally published by Tuแป•i Trแบป in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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