In the first two decades after the French conquest of Saigon, the canal remained an important waterway, as the central market was then located on its bank.

[4] From 1926, the boulevard had two wide central avenues separated by a thin strip of grass, which was ordered by the former Saigon mayor Rouelle.

[5] In October 2014, the government of Ho Chi Minh City decided to convert the middle lanes of the boulevard into a pedestrian square.

The Line 1, Ho Chi Minh City Metro crosses beneath Nguyễn Huệ Boulevard.

In 2004, the city started the tradition to set up flowers decoration on the street, designated as a sightseeing area during new year times.

Motorbike routes continued to be blocked, but this time with additional nearby streets like Lê Lợi.