CaliToday (07/10/2025): In a decisive move to accelerate a critical infrastructure project, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has issued a strict deadline for the completion of all compensation, site clearance, and resettlement procedures for the long-delayed Binh Tien Bridge and Road project.
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| Binh Tien bridge and road project has a total length of about 3.66km, cross-section width of 30 - 40m, scale of 4 - 6 lanes - Photo: PHUONG NHI |
The city's leadership has directed all relevant departments and agencies to intensify their efforts and resolve the persistent bottlenecks that have stalled the project for years. This renewed push underscores the strategic importance of the Binh Tien project in alleviating chronic traffic congestion and boosting economic connectivity for the southern metropolis.
A Vital Artery for a Congested City
The Binh Tien Bridge and Road project is envisioned as a vital transportation artery designed to significantly ease traffic flow in the city's western and southern gateways. The project, with a total length of approximately 3.2 kilometers, will connect the key districts of 6, 8, and Binh Chanh.
Once completed, it will create a crucial link between major thoroughfares, including Vo Van Kiet Boulevard and Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard, providing an alternative route that bypasses some of the city's most congested areas. The project is expected to not only reduce travel times for daily commuters but also improve logistics and the transport of goods from the Mekong Delta region into the city's economic heart.
Breaking the Deadlock of Site Clearance
Like many large-scale urban infrastructure projects, the primary obstacle hindering the Binh Tien project has been the complex and time-consuming process of site clearance. Delays in compensating and resettling the hundreds of households and businesses affected by the project have been the main cause of its multi-year standstill.
Recognizing this critical bottleneck, the People's Committee's latest directive aims to break the deadlock. By setting a firm deadline, the city administration is signaling a zero-tolerance approach to further delays. Departments of finance, natural resources, and local district authorities have been tasked with collaborating closely to streamline procedures, address public grievances, and ensure that fair and timely compensation is delivered, allowing construction to proceed without hindrance.
Renewed Momentum for a Build-Transfer Project
The project is being implemented under a Build-Transfer (BT) contract, a form of public-private partnership. The renewed focus from the city government is expected to provide the necessary momentum and confidence for the investors and contractors involved.
The successful completion of the Binh Tien Bridge is seen as a test case for the city's ability to execute large-scale infrastructure plans. Its realization will not only provide immediate relief to millions of residents but also unlock significant urban development potential in the surrounding areas, transforming a bottleneck into a corridor of growth and opportunity for Vietnam's largest city.