Ho Chi Minh City to build 2 footbridges near Bach Dang Wharf
Ho Chi Minh City 14:24 12/12/2025Ho Chi Minh City will build two pedestrian bridges across Ton Duc Thang Street to better connect Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street with Bach Dang Wharf, aiming to improve pedestrian safety, ease traffic conflicts, and create a modern public space along the Saigon River.
Barrier along Bach Dang Wharf Park in downtown Ho Chi Minh City to be removed by April 30, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City 15:53 01/08/2025The temporary construction fence surrounding a portion of Bach Dang Wharf Park in downtown Ho Chi Minh City will be removed when a pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River is completed, according to the project’s investor.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to dismantle wharf at riverside park for $39mn new footbridge construction
Ho Chi Minh City 11:25 30/07/2025The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction has submitted a report on the dismantling of Wharf No. 2 and the relocation of two specialized facilities at Bach Dang Wharf Park to clear space for the construction of a US$39-million pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River.
Ho Chi Minh City completes footbridges connecting with first metro line
Vietnam News 21:04 01/11/2024The new pedestrian bridges linked to metro line No. 1 will greatly improve convenience for city commuters
Ho Chi Minh City puts finishing touches on downtown footbridge
Vietnam News 16:22 06/12/2023The footbridge connects Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street in District 1 with Truong Sa Street in Binh Thanh District
Public backlash cancels footbridge load test using humans in southern Vietnam
Vietnam News 14:59 05/04/2023A public backlash erupted immediately after the announcement of the live load test
Intravenous drug use abounds on Ho Chi Minh City footbridges
Vietnam News 08:52 21/08/2022The footbridges have become ideal places for drug users any time of the day
Hanoi to open new Y-shaped footbridge next month
Vietnam News 13:23 13/05/2021The new pedestrian bridge will connect all three sides of a three-way intersection in Thanh Xuan District
Vietnamese still jaywalk despite new law including jail terms
Vietnam News 14:44 14/01/2018Jaywalking is still common in Vietnam although offenders face jail terms if serious accidents happen
Pedestrian bridges underused in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 10:48 26/09/2017Jaywalking remains commonplace
