The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has submitted a document to the Department of Finance proposing a list of 58 urgent projects to be implemented during the 2026–2030 period.
These projects span multiple sectors, including traffic congestion reduction and regional connectivity, flood prevention, urban renewal, park and green space development, wastewater treatment, as well as social housing and resettlement projects to meet citizens’ needs.
In the group of projects aimed at easing congestion and enhancing regional connectivity, the Department of Construction reviewed and proposed 27 works with a total investment of nearly VND300 trillion (nearly $11.4 billion).
These projects focus on strengthening regional links and forming new growth poles. Notable projects include: Ring Road 4, the Ho Tram – Long Thành Airport urban expressway, a sea‑crossing road connecting Can Gio with the former Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, which has been merged with Ho Chi Minh City since July last year, the East–West axis (extension of Vo Van Kiet Street) linking neighboring Tay Ninh province, upgrades to Ring Road 3 (Tan Van – Binh Chuan – Phu Loi section), and Thu Thiem Bridge 4.
Beyond transport infrastructure, the city is also prioritizing technical infrastructure and urban renewal along rivers and canals through 14 projects. Examples include the renovation of Thu Duc Canal, Linh Tay Stream, Hy Vong Canal, and Cay Liem Canal, as well as improvements to the southern bank of Doi Canal, Xom Cui Canal, and other areas.
Eight flood prevention and wastewater treatment projects are also included, such as the construction of wastewater treatment plants and collection systems in the western part of the city.
Significantly, the city is accelerating progress to break ground on several large‑scale strategic projects before July 2, including the sea‑crossing road connecting Can Gio and the former Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, the Ho Tram – Long Thanh Airport expressway, the Thu Thiem – Long Thanh railway, and Thu Thiem Bridge 4.
Alongside major infrastructure initiatives, the Department of Construction has also proposed the immediate implementation of eight social housing and resettlement projects to prepare housing stock for relocating and accommodating residents in new areas.
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