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Despite approval in 2016, construction of the new Rạch Dơi Bridge linking Ho Chi Minh City with Tay Ninh has not begun. Meanwhile, the existing bridge—built before 1975—has deteriorated significantly, creating safety risks for daily traffic.
The Rạch Dơi Bridge on Le Văn Lương Street runs through Hiệp Phước commune in Ho Chi Minh City and connects to the Cần Giuộc area in Tay Ninh province. After decades of use, the structure has developed severe damage, with heavy rust on its iron piers and holes appearing in multiple locations.
The bridge continues to carry heavy traffic, including passenger cars and small trucks. Residents report that when vehicles cross, the bridge shakes noticeably, which directly affects motorcycle riders.
Problems are not limited to the upper deck. Barges and cargo vessels frequently pass beneath the bridge, and some large vehicles attempt to move under it, increasing the risk of collision with the structure. In addition, an unmanaged garbage dump under the bridge contributes to environmental pollution and affects the surrounding view.
Local residents say they have waited for years for the new bridge. Hoàng Thị Tú from Hiệp Phước commune said: “Cars passing cause the bridge to shake, and motorcyclists on the side can feel it clearly. Years ago, someone came to measure; we thought a new bridge would be built soon, but nothing happened.”
The project to build the new Rạch Dơi Bridge was approved by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council in 2016, with total investment of about 781 billion VND.
Under the design, the new bridge would be about 452 meters long and 15 meters wide. The approaches would be 300 meters long and 29 meters wide. Estimated land clearance costs were about 265 billion VND for Ho Chi Minh City and 85 billion VND for Tay Ninh.
After approval, the project was later suspended and has not yet been implemented. At the end of 2025, the Project Management Board for Transport Construction Projects of Ho Chi Minh City stated that the goal was to start in 2026 and complete in 2028. However, the project remains “on paper.”
Advancing the Rạch Dơi Bridge project is considered urgent to replace the aging structure, ensure traffic safety, and improve connectivity between Ho Chi Minh City and Tay Ninh—supporting regional economic and social development.
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