The People’s Council of southern Dong Nai province, which has become a centrally-run city since April 30, on April 28 officially approved the investment policy for a project to extend the Ben Thanh – Suoi Tien metro line to Long Thanh International Airport, with a total estimated cost exceeding VND65 trillion ($2.5 billion).
The decision was made during the 3rd special session of the 11th provincial council, where delegates voted in favor of extending Ho Chi Minh City’s Metro Line 1 to both Dong Nai’s provincial administrative center and the upcoming international airport.
The proposed extension will span a total of 44.6 km and is divided into two primary segments. The first section, approximately 7.4 km long, will connect Suoi Tien Station to the provincial administrative center.
The second section will cover 37.2 km, linking the administrative center directly to Long Thanh Airport. The planned route will pass through several areas, including Bien Hoa, Tran Bien, Long Hung, Phuoc Tan, Tam Phuoc, An Phuoc, Long Thanh, and Nhon Trach.
Scheduled for implementation between 2026 and 2030, the project will include a comprehensive system of stations, depots, and auxiliary facilities and is expected to be carried out under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Earlier, the Provincial People’s Committee submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister requesting that the metro extension be designated as an “emergency construction project.” By applying this urgent status, the province aims to utilize special mechanisms, such as the direct appointment of qualified contractors for surveying, design, construction, and supervision to expedite the timeline. Under this framework, the project owners, investors, and contractors would be held fully accountable for the construction quality, safety, and cost management.
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