New Pedestrian Bridge Construction in Ho Chi Minh City Faces Regulatory Clearance Issue
What happened
Construction is underway on a pedestrian bridge near the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, which is designed to connect the existing city center with the Thu Thiem urban area. The bridge’s main steel arch was installed on October 21, and it is approximately 720 meters long. However, the bridge’s vertical clearance of 10 meters exceeds the 9.5-meter maximum stipulated for certain sections of the Saigon River under inland waterway planning regulations.
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Why it matters
The project is part of rapid construction in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to open before the 2027 Lunar New Year. The discrepancy between the bridge’s clearance and the official regulations raises questions regarding compliance and the flow of waterway traffic beneath the structure.
Ho Chi Minh City is currently undergoing rapid construction.
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Who's involved
- Ho Chi Minh CityThe location where the new pedestrian bridge is being constructed.
- Saigon RiverThe river beneath which the new bridge is being built.
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Ho Chi Minh City
largest city in Vietnam
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Saigon River
river in Vietnam
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