HCMC – A proposed 17.8-kilometer elevated highway featuring six lanes and seven multi-level interchanges is being considered to transform Nguyen Van Linh Street into a high-capacity corridor for HCMC’s gateway to Tay Ninh and other provinces.
The highway will help alleviate chronic congestion and facilitate seamless transit in the gateway.
The project was unveiled in a recent appraisal by the HCMC Department of Construction submitted to the Department of Finance regarding an investment proposal by Deo Ca Group-Tri Tin consortium.
The project is proposed to be developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) through a build-transfer (BT) contract.
According to the Department of Construction, the proposal aligns with the city’s urban development strategy and serves as a vital foundation for optimizing traffic flow at key junctions, including intersections with the West branch of Beltway No. 2, Pham Hung Street and National Highway 50.
By mobilizing resources from the private sector, the city hopes to upgrade the capacity of this 10 to 14-lane arterial road without overlapping with existing approved projects.
The necessity of this elevated highway is underscored by a surge of major transport works scheduled for completion by 2030, such as the Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway, the North-South axis, and the Can Gio Bridge.
These developments are expected to significantly increase vehicle density on Nguyen Van Linh Street. Furthermore, the planned development of the Thu Thiem Administrative Center and new international cruise terminals further emphasizes the street’s role as a strategic backbone for regional connectivity.
Currently, Nguyen Van Linh Street is operated by the Phu My Hung Development Corporation, which is slated to hand over the road to the city in April 2028. To ensure a sound legal framework, the Department of Construction has requested the investors to coordinate with Phu My Hung to clearly define investment responsibilities and financial obligations.
