Two sections of Thu Thiem tunnel were connected at a depth of over 20m under Saigon River’s bed. The door between the two sections opened on April 8 to welcome the first guests.

VietNamNet Bridge – Two sections of Thu Thiem tunnel were connected at a depth of over 20 meters under the bed of the Saigon River. The door between the two sections opened on April 8 to welcome the first guests.

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The road from District 2 to Thu Thiem tunnel.

The second section was put in place under the Saigon River’s bed.

The two sections are successfully connected.

HCM City Party Chief Le Thanh Hai and local officials visited the second section.

Going through the door between the two sections.

Inside section 2.

Behind this door is the riverbed of the Saigon River.

A temporary air pump.

Workers got into the tunnel via a hole.

Source: VietNamNet/VNE