Road surface at My Thuy interchange repaired
On October 15, at a press briefing on Ho Chi Minh City's socio-economic situation, the city's Transport Construction Investment Project Management Board responded to questions about damaged road surfaces around the My Thuy interchange in Cat Lai. Heavy trucks passing over the uneven surface had caused loud noise.
The board said it had worked with Cat Lai traffic police and the Centre for Road and Technical Infrastructure Management to inspect and record damaged spots. It then urged the contractor to fix them.
Repairs began on October 7, 2026. The agencies will continue monitoring the road and address any new damage if it appears.
The board said the road surface around My Thuy interchange now provides smoother traffic flow. It will continue coordinating with other parties to keep traffic moving while the project is being carried out.
Contractors to face closer checks
Regarding the interchange project's schedule, the Ho Chi Minh City Transport Construction Management Board said it had stepped up inspections and supervision and was urging contractors to speed up work and finish as planned in the first quarter of 2027.
If a contractor is found to be underperforming, the investor will take firm action to protect the schedule.
To ensure traffic safety, the board is working with Cat Lai traffic police and the Centre for Road and Technical Infrastructure Management to finalise traffic arrangements for the construction period.
Contractors must follow the approved arrangements. Where construction occupies a large area of road, they will add shifts to shorten the time that barriers remain in place.
Construction of the My Thuy interchange began in 2016. The project is intended to ease congestion on Nguyen Thi Dinh and Dong Van Cong streets and Ho Chi Minh City's Ring Road 2, particularly around the entrance to Cat Lai Port, which handles the country's largest cargo volume.
The project has total investment of VND3.4 trillion. Once the interchange is completed, nearly 20,000 container trucks a day travelling to and from Cat Lai Port are expected to move more smoothly, reducing prolonged congestion, especially during peak hours.
Sources: Thanh Niên
