To ensure public safety and facilitate the grand celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam's National Day, Hanoi will impose strict traffic restrictions beginning the evening of September 1.

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Hanoi police will begin traffic restrictions at 6 p.m. on September 1. Photo: Hoang Ha

The Hanoi Police Department has announced a traffic regulation plan to ensure public safety, security, and smooth transportation during the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

According to the Hanoi Police, the commemorative event will begin at 6:30 a.m. on September 2.

To ensure order and safety, prevent traffic congestion, and facilitate public movement as well as event organization, the Hanoi Police will enforce the following traffic restrictions and route adjustments:

Traffic will be strictly restricted, temporarily banned, or limited on certain roads from 6 p.m. on September 1 to 3 p.m. on September 2.

Roads with complete traffic bans for all vehicles:

Hoang Hoa Tham, Thuy Khue (from Hung Vuong to Van Cao), Mai Xuan Thuong, Quan Thanh, Phan Dinh Phung, Hung Vuong, Thanh Nien, Hoang Van Thu, Doc Lap, Dien Bien Phu, Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Chua Mot Cot, Le Hong Phong, Ong Ich Khiem, Ngoc Ha, Bac Son, Ton That Dam, Nguyen Canh Chan, Hoang Dieu, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Chu Van An, Ton Duc Thang, Cat Linh, Trinh Hoai Duc, Hang Chao, Tran Phu, Son Tay, Kim Ma, Lieu Giai, Van Cao, Nghi Tam, Yen Phu, Cua Bac, Doi Can, Doc La-Pho, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Le Duan, Tran Nhan Tong (from Le Duan to Quang Trung), Trang Thi, Hang Khay, Trang Tien, Co Tan, Phan Chu Trinh (from Hai Ba Trung to Trang Tien), Le Thanh Tong, Tong Dan (from Ly Dao Thanh to Trang Tien), Tran Quang Khai, Tran Khanh Du, Quang Trung (from Ly Thuong Kiet to Trang Thi), Ly Thai To, Nguyen Huu Huan, Ngo Quyen (from the State Bank square to Trang Tien), Giang Vo, Lang Ha, and Lang (from Lang Ha to Tran Duy Hung).

Roads with temporary restrictions by vehicle type:

For roads inside the Ring Road 1 (excluding those under full restriction): temporary restrictions apply to all vehicles, except for those with security badges, event service vehicles, emergency service vehicles, buses, garbage trucks, and vehicles handling technical incidents.

For roads between Ring Road 1 and Ring Road 2 (excluding fully restricted roads): temporary restrictions apply to trucks with a total design load of 1.5 tons or more and passenger vehicles with more than 16 seats, except those granted special access for the event.

Roads where public is advised to limit travel:

In the area between Ring Road 2 and Ring Road 3: residents are advised to limit the use of personal cars, motorbikes, and passenger transport vehicles with fewer than 16 seats.

In the area between Ring Road 1 and Ring Road 2: limited access is recommended for all vehicles.

For outbound roads from Ring Road 3 to suburban areas, including National Highway 32, Cau Dien, Ho Tung Mau, Le Duc Tho, Le Quang Dao, Thang Long Boulevard, Lang Van Hoa Road, National Highway 21A, Ho Chi Minh Road, National Highway 6, Quang Trung, Tran Phu, Nguyen Trai, Provincial Road 419, Provincial Road 429, Vo Nguyen Giap, and National Highway 18: vehicle travel is discouraged except for buses, garbage trucks, technical response vehicles, and those permitted to serve the commemorative event.

Parking and stopping will not be allowed on any roads where traffic is banned or temporarily restricted.

Dinh Hieu