This morning, the Economic and Budget Committee of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Council worked with the Department of Construction on project implementation, investment preparation progress, and additional capital needs for transport projects aimed at addressing traffic bottlenecks.
At the session, Deputy Director Nguyen Thanh Thuan of the Department of Construction stated that resolving traffic congestion requires a synchronized approach combining both infrastructure and non-infrastructure solutions.
According to the proposal, 125 key and urgent transport projects will be carried out between 2026 and 2030. These efforts aim to gradually improve regional connectivity, reduce congestion, enhance traffic flow, and better meet the growing travel demand of residents.
In his closing remarks, Economic and Budget Committee Head Nguyen Cong Danh underscored the necessity of converting strategic plans into focused, actionable, and achievable tasks.
Addressing infrastructure challenges, the head of the Economic and Budget Committee urged authorities to prioritize projects based on current resource availability and to establish a clear distinction between state-funded initiatives and those utilizing public-private partnership (PPP) models. Under this directive, the city will prioritize projects designed to ease inner-city congestion, while officials work to finalize optimal development plans for review and feedback by the Standing Committee of the People’s Council.
According to the Department of Construction, following administrative consolidation, Ho Chi Minh City now covers approximately 6,773 square kilometers with a population of about 14 million. However, current transport infrastructure has yet to keep pace with rapid urbanization and the surge in vehicle numbers.
As of March 2026, the city manages nearly 13 million vehicles. Traffic congestion remains frequent in key areas such as the city center, Tan Son Nhat Airport, Cat Lai Port, and major gateway routes.
