The year 2026 is a pivotal year as two core HCMC infrastructure projects accelerate together: the Thu Thiem Metro Station on the Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem – Long Thanh line, and the Thu Thiem 4 Bridge. As the final connecting pieces between Thu Thiem, District 7, and Long Thanh gradually close, which area will benefit most directly?
Contents
The Ben Thanh – Thu Thiem Metro section is the starting point of the entire Thu Thiem – Long Thanh Metro line, which is about 47.7 km long, with about 11.5 km running through HCMC. The project is currently in the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) stage and led by Dai Quang Minh Real Estate Investment Corporation, aiming for construction to start in September 2026.
Thu Thiem Station serves as the transit hub for the entire line, directly connecting District 1’s CBD with the future Long Thanh International Airport without any intermediate stops. This is not simply an ordinary metro station, but a strategic infrastructure anchor for the entire Thu Thiem area. Thu Thiem Station is turning this area into a dual gateway: a future financial center and a strategic transit hub.
The Thu Thiem 4 Bridge will connect Nguyen Van Linh Street in District 7, near the Tan Thuan 2 Bridge area, with Nguyen Co Thach Street in Thu Thiem, An Khanh Ward. According to the plan compensation and resettlement will take place from Q3 2026 to Q1 2027, contractor selection and groundbreaking in Q4 2026, and completion in Q4 2028.
For residents of the Sala area, this project brings practical meaning to daily life. Currently, traveling from Sala to District 7 or the Phu My Hung area often requires detouring across other bridges. When the Thu Thiem 4 Bridge is completed, travel time between these two areas will be shortened significantly, particularly benefiting those who work in District 7 or frequently travel back and forth to Phu My Hung. “The Thu Thiem 4 Bridge is not just a traffic project; it is a true upgrade to the daily quality of life for Sala residents.”
The combined effect of these two projects creates a rare position: real estate in Thu Thiem and the part of District 7 bordering District 1 sits right at the intersection of both the airport-connecting metro corridor and improved bridge access to the CBD.
Market data partly reflects this momentum. According to Batdongsan, average apartment price levels in Thu Thiem have increased by nearly 30% over the past year, about 84% compared to two years ago, and 3.3 times compared to five years ago. CBRE Vietnam recorded a similar increase in the secondary segment across HCMC of about 26% over the past year, with Thu Thiem alone achieving the market’s highest growth at 40%. In the shophouse segment, the Sala area in Thu Thiem currently leads price levels across HCMC, with transactions recorded near 1 billion VND per sqm along the Nguyen Co Thach axis.
It should be noted that this increase comes from a combination of factors: scarce land supply, luxury segment positioning from the beginning, and expectations of its role as a new financial center, not just the two infrastructure projects mentioned above. However, as the Thu Thiem – Long Thanh Metro and the Thu Thiem 4 Bridge continue to accelerate, these serve as additional drivers reinforcing the established price growth trend.
What is even more notable for investors is the timing: both infrastructure projects are currently still in the “forming” stage, unlike established TOD areas like Thao Dien or An Phu. This is the window of opportunity to position early, before infrastructure is complete and prices fully reflect the connectivity potential. (TOD Real Estate HCMC). “Perceptive investors do not look only at construction progress, but at the intersection of infrastructure, because that is where long-term value is formed.”
As the Thu Thiem – Long Thanh Metro and the Thu Thiem 4 Bridge accelerate together in 2026, the area of Thu Thiem and District 7 bordering District 1 is forming a rare dual connection corridor in HCMC Infrastructure 2026. This is the time for investors to observe closely and consider early positioning, before this opportunity is fully recognized by the market.
Looking for a trustworthy real estate agent? La Quinta is your one-stop partner. We offer turnkey support for buying/selling, renting, interior design & furnishing, and full property management. Contact us today.
Mr. DONNIE KIM (Korean & English)
Associate Director
Phone number: 0898 48 38 68
Email: kdh@lqltd.com
Zalo: 0898 48 38 68 (La Quinta)
Kakaotalk ID : kdhrpm
WeChat: LQ-kdh
Whatsapp: +84 89 848 38 68
Ms. TRẦN HOÀNG OANH (Vietnamese & English)
Director of Residential and Investment Team
Phone number: (+84) 937 836 896
Email: christine@lqltd.com
Zalo: 09 3783 6896 (Oanh – Christine)
Whatsapp: +84 937 83 896
Wechat: Oanhhoangtran
