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VND1-trillion pedestrian bridge to be built over Saigon River
  • | dtinews.vn, Lao Dong | October 06, 2024 03:09 PM
HCM City authorities have approved a project to construct a VND997-billion (USD40.81 million) bridge over the Saigon River.

The project starts from Bach Dang Wharf Park in District 1 and ends at the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in Thu Duc City.

 

The design of the bridge


The 261-metre-long bridge features a main span with a cable-stayed arch of 187 metres, a steel beam, and a varying cross-section width of 7 to 11 metres.

The bridge will have a lighting system, drainage, and other utilities such as lifts.

The project is scheduled to start in early 2025 and finish in 2027.

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