According to the municipal Department of Construction, many pavements in central wards have deteriorated after years of use, prompting urgent renovation works, including the replacement of paving stones and structural upgrades.
On Pham Ngu Lao Street near 23/9 Park in Ben Thanh Ward, workers are removing old pavement tiles and preparing for resurfacing.
Similar upgrades are under way along Le Loi Street in Sai Gon Ward, as well as around the Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office, where workers are rushing to complete final construction stages.
Across construction sites, workers have been deployed to dismantle ageing pavements and install new ones. Although the works have temporarily disrupted pedestrian movement, authorities said construction would be completed swiftly to restore safer and more convenient walking spaces.
In front of the Saigon Central Post Office
“With a total investment of more than VND 442 billion (about USD 16.8 million), the pavement upgrade programme covers 91 streets and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025,” the Department of Construction said. Some projects will be carried over into 2026 to ensure consistent standards and quality.
Pavement revamp works are also under way on Vo Van Tan Street in Xuan Hoa Ward, where old sections are being removed to improve pedestrian space.
A foreign tourist welcomed the initiative, saying the upgrades would make the city cleaner, safer and more appealing, especially during the Tet holiday, when visitor numbers typically surge.
City officials said the project reflects Ho Chi Minh City’s broader efforts to modernise urban infrastructure and create a more civilised, pedestrian-friendly environment ahead of the Tet Holiday.
