Ho Chi Minh City closes intersection for Tran Binh Trong Street expansion

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have implemented traffic closures at the Ly Thai To - Hung Vuong intersection to facilitate the expansion of Tran Binh Trong Street. The construction, which began on May 4, 2026, aims to widen the existing road and install a new underground culvert system to improve drainage.

The closure, which includes the Ly Thai To and Hung Vuong intersection, is a necessary component of the project, according to the People's Committee of Vườn Lài Ward. The work is scheduled to be completed by September 2, adhering to directives from the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. The installation of the culvert requires significant excavation, inevitably impacting local traffic flow.

To mitigate the disruption, construction activities that directly affect traffic are restricted to nighttime hours, between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. During the day, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., work is confined within the construction barriers, ensuring that the remaining road surface remains open for circulation. Traffic management plans, including the placement of barriers, signs, warning lights, and traffic controllers, have been developed and approved by the Department of Construction.

The ward authorities have emphasized that safety measures are in place, including regular site cleaning to prevent mud and construction materials from impeding public movement. The construction permit is publicly displayed for oversight. So far, traffic in the area is reported to be stable, with no prolonged congestion, and circulation is maintained according to the approved plans.