Saigon River Pedestrian Bridge Main Span Joined, Poised to Be New HCMC Landmark
The main span of the Saigon River pedestrian bridge in Ho Chi Minh City was joined on October 21, marking a significant construction milestone. The 720-meter bridge, a nearly 1 trillion VND investment, will connect Bach Dang Wharf with the Thu Thiem New Urban Area and is designed to resemble a nipa palm leaf, aiming to become a new architectural landmark.
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