From 4:00 p.m. on April 26, the last working day before the holiday of April 30 – May 1, the number of vehicles pouring out of Hanoi increased dramatically. It was noted that at Vong – Giai Phong intersection, the flow of people and vehicles was congested in both directions from Vinh Tuy bridge – Nga Tu So and Giai Phong – Giap Bat bus station.
Ms. Nguyen Phuong Thao (from Ha Nam) said that she took the afternoon off work to arrange her belongings and return home early due to traffic jams. “I thought about leaving early to avoid congestion, but the roads were crowded at noon, the traffic was crowded, and the high temperature made me quite tired,” she said.
Congestion also occurs on Giai Phong Street, towards Nuoc Ngam Bus Station. It is estimated that the queue of cars and motorbikes is nearly 2km long.
By 5:30 p.m., the traffic flow toward the old National Highway 1A, going to Thuong Tin and Phu Xuyen districts… increased. On the road in front of Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, many motorbikes have to go on the sidewalk.
A representative of Road Traffic Police Team No. 14 (Hanoi City Police Department of Traffic Police) said that the unit has arranged 100% of officers and soldiers at traffic intersections to regulate and classify traffic. It is expected that vehicle traffic flowing to the southern gateway of the city will continue to increase sharply this evening.
There is also congestion at beltway 3 and Do Muoi street towards Nghiem Xuan Yem. Vehicles move slowly according to the rhythm of the traffic police force.
At Pham Van Dong street, the number of vehicles increased significantly in both directions. The traffic police force of the Road Traffic Police Team No. 6 (Hanoi City Police Traffic Police Department) sent officers and soldiers to be on duty early to separate the traffic.
Ho Tung Mau Street (Cau Giay District) has a huge traffic flow.
According to the Traffic Police Department of Hanoi City Police, the number of vehicles at the gateways will increase tonight and tomorrow morning. The Traffic Police Department recommends that people choose appropriate times and routes to avoid congestion; When participating in traffic, follow the instructions and regulations of the authorities.
