Main span of Saigon River pedestrian bridge joined

VIETNAM: NEW ERA

A barge carrying the bridge’s main span is moved into position for the joining operation. (Photo: Published by VNA)
Workers release the moorings as specialised tugboats tow the barge carrying the main span towards the middle of the river. (Photo: VNA)
Tugboats gradually manoeuvre the main span into position between the two completed sections of the bridge. (Photo: VNA)
The joining operation began in the early hours of October 21 and is expected to be completed later the same day. (Photo: VNA)
Around 90% of construction work on the Saigon River pedestrian bridge has been completed. (Photo: Tien Luc/VNA)
The construction site of the Saigon River pedestrian bridge on the morning of October 21, 2026. (Photo: VNA)
A barge carrying the bridge’s main span is moved into position for the joining operation. (Photo: VNA)
Inspired by the shape of a nipa palm leaf, the bridge will connect Bach Dang Wharf with the Thu Thiem New Urban Area and is expected to become a new architectural landmark in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)
Engineers and workers at the construction site prepare for the joining of the bridge’s main span. (Photo: VNA)
Inspired by the shape of a nipa palm leaf, the Saigon River pedestrian bridge will connect Bach Dang Wharf with the Thu Thiem New Urban Area. (Photo: VNA)
Main span of Saigon River pedestrian bridge joined
Work to join the main span of the Saigon River pedestrian bridge began on the morning of October 21, after more than a year of construction. The 720-metre bridge, with a total investment of nearly 1 trillion VND (38.6 million USD), will connect Bach Dang Wharf with the Thu Thiem New Urban Area. Inspired by the shape of a nipa palm leaf, the bridge is expected to become a new architectural landmark in Ho Chi Minh City.