Central Ho Chi Minh City streets to go one-way for 3 years for metro construction
Several sections of Cach Mang Thang Tam and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai streets in central Ho Chi Minh City will be fenced off, converted to one-way traffic and subject to vehicle restrictions for construction of its second metro line.
From now until 2030, central streets of Ho Chi Minh City will undergo a three-year transformation to accommodate the construction of Metro Line 2. The Department of Construction has devised a phased plan to gradually close off portions of Cach Mang Thang Tam, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, and other roads to allow for the building of Tao Dan Station (ST2).
On a 350-meter stretch of Cach Mang Thang Tam, traffic will flow in a single direction, from Nguyen Du towards Nguyen Thi Minh Khai. Nguyen Thi Minh Khai itself will become one-way for 1.5 kilometers, from Cao Thang to Huyen Tran Cong Chua. Suong Nguyet Anh and Bui Thi Xuan, the streets nearest the construction site, will return to two-way traffic.
In addition, the entire area around Bay Hien Station (ST7) will be fenced off, disrupting traffic on Cach Mang Thang Tam, Truong Chinh, and Ly Thuong Kiet streets. Vehicles must turn right or left at intersections, effectively rerouting them.
The Management Board of Urban Railways, the Metro's investor, will set specific adjustment periods once the construction sites' conditions are assessed. Authorities will coordinate these changes to minimize inconveniences for residents.
Meanwhile, sections of Truong Chinh, Tan Ky Tan Quy, and Huynh Van Gam streets will be fenced off until September for Metro Line 2's ST9 (Ba Queo) Station. Alternative routes are suggested to alleviate potential congestion. For instance, An Suong residents can take Truong Chinh, Che Lan Vien, Nguyen Huu Dat, Le Trong Tan, and return via Truong Chinh.
In summary, Ho Chi Minh City's central streets will be one-way for the next three years to facilitate the construction of Metro Line 2, with adjustments tailored based on actual construction progress.
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