Ho Chi Minh City to Quadruple Width of Key Road Connecting to Cat Lai Port

Ho Chi Minh City is set to significantly upgrade Nguyen Duy Trinh Street, expanding it to a width of 30 meters. The project, with an estimated investment exceeding 1.858 trillion VND (approximately $73 million USD), aims to address long-standing traffic issues and bolster development in the city's eastern corridor.

The expansion will cover the section from Ring Road 2 to the entrance of the Phu Huu Industrial Park. Local authorities, including representatives from the Long Truong Ward People's Committee and the Ho Chi Minh City Project Management Board for Construction Investment, held a meeting with residents to inform them about the legal framework and land acquisition plans.

Residents have expressed their approval of the project, recognizing its potential to reduce congestion and foster economic growth. However, a primary concern among affected households is the timely announcement of compensation prices for the land that will be acquired. "We hope for a solution soon so that container trucks can use other routes, reducing the pressure on Nguyen Duy Trinh Street. Every time a container truck passes, residents are very worried," said Le Ngoc Hue, a local resident.

City officials have assured residents that the land acquisition boundaries are based on approved zoning plans and that there will be no subjective bias. The process for compensation, support, and resettlement will be transparent and will involve public consultation. The city is also reviewing options for resettlement, prioritizing locations close to the original homes of those displaced by the project.

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We hope for a solution soon so that container trucks can use other routes, reducing the pressure on Nguyen Duy Trinh Street. Every time a container truck passes, residents are very worried.