Two sections of the Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway, totaling nearly 11 kilometers—one passing through HCMC’s western area and the other in Dong Nai—are scheduled to be opened to traffic before the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday. They are expected to ease traffic in the area and drive investment into the city’s western economic zone as the current lunar year is drawing to an end.
The Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway, envisioned as a key national transportation route, plays a crucial role in positioning HCMC’s western urban area on the real estate map with strong potential for significant price growth. The Department for Roads of Vietnam under the Ministry of Transport has approved the traffic management plan for the expressway’s two sections, confirming they are ready for operation. The two sections span nearly 11 kilometers, with around four kilometers running through the western outskirts of HCMC and over seven kilometers in Dong Nai.
The initial stretch of the route through HCMC’s western urban area will feature interchanges with the HCMC-Trung Luong Expressway and National Highway 1. Meanwhile, the final section in Dong Nai will include interchanges with BOT Road 319 and the intersection with National Highway 51 in Long Thanh District.
The Department for Roads of Vietnam said that this temporary traffic management plan is intended to link the expressway with nearby routes, with the goal of easing traffic congestion, especially during the upcoming Tet holiday. The plan stipulates that the initial section will be limited to vehicles under 10 tons, buses, small cars, fire trucks, and ambulances. The speed limit for this section is 40 kilometers per hour at interchanges and 60 kilometers per hour on other stretches. For the final section of the expressway, the speed limit is 100 kilometers per hour outside interchanges, with a minimum speed of 60 kilometers per hour, according to the VnExpress news site.
It is worth noting that investment capital is closely following the development of infrastructure. As traffic flow improves, areas along the expressway, like HCMC’s western region, are predicted to become major investment hubs. Additionally, projects within a 5-10 minute drive from interchanges are expected to benefit quickly from the overall increase in property values in the region.
The rise in real estate prices is not only fueled by infrastructure improvements but also strengthened by a more transparent and refined legal framework. New policies in the amended Land Law offer greater assurance to investors while creating a fairer environment that facilitates the flow of capital into promising areas. This presents a golden opportunity to capitalize on emerging trends, as the driving factors behind price increases are becoming increasingly clear.
Reports show that real estate prices in the western area of HCMC are currently between VND24 million and VND29 million per square meter, making them appealing compared to other areas such as the East or the city center. With the Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway expected to open in the future, real estate prices in the western area are unlikely to stay at their current levels. Experts predict that when a new expressway opens, property values in the surrounding areas typically surge by 20-30% within the first 12-24 months. This means that those who currently own real estate in the western region are holding a valuable investment opportunity.
The Ben Luc-Long Thanh Expressway not only presents an opportunity for investors but also ushers in a new era for real estate projects with solid legal foundations. One standout project is Destino Centro, situated in a prime location along National Highway 1A, just a five-minute drive from the expressway. This strategic advantage is one that few other projects in the area can offer.
Destino Centro not only enjoys the advantage of convenient connectivity but is also situated in the center of growing investment flows. With its modern design, fully developed internal amenities, and an improving surrounding transportation network, the project offers double value: a perfect place to live and a high-return investment opportunity.
Additionally, the rise in real estate value is influenced not only by transportation and legal factors but also by evolving demands and living trends. As areas surrounding HCMC continue to develop, the younger population in need of quality housing will gradually relocate to the outskirts, where infrastructure is already in place to support them. This highlights that projects like Destino Centro will be prime choices, offering complete amenities and strong future growth potential.
