New bridge over Saigon River opens to traffic


An aerial view of the newly opened Thu Thiem 2 Bridge in HCM City. — Courtesy of vnexpress.net

HO CHI MINH CITY (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): The Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge that spans the Saigon River, connecting District 1 and Thu Duc City, officially opened to traffic on Thursday (April 28).

The 1.5-km, six-lane bridge links the city’s downtown area with the Thủ Thiêm New Urban Area, designated as the new financial and innovative hub of the city.

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