The second full-dress rehearsal for the National Day parade will take place on August 24. To ensure public safety and traffic order, Hanoi Police have announced adjustments to traffic redirection schedules and road closures.

According to the Hanoi Police Department of Traffic (PC08), the second rehearsal for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) will be held across the capital on August 24. In response, the police will modify traffic control measures to support the event.

The updated timeframe for traffic control is now set from 12:30 PM on August 24 to 2:00 AM on August 25 - 4 hours and 30 minutes earlier than the previously issued plan.

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Caption: Hanoi Police update road closures and schedules for second parade rehearsal. Photo: Dinh Hieu

Roads under full closure for all vehicles:

These include: Hoang Hoa Tham, Thuy Khue (from Hung Vuong to Van Cao), Mai Xuan Thuong, Quan Thanh, Phan Dinh Phung, Hung Vuong, Hoang Van Thu, Doc Lap, Chua Mot Cot, Bac Son, Ton That Dam, Nguyen Canh Chan, Hoang Dieu, Cua Bac, and Yen Phu streets.

Roads under partial closure within designated timeframes:

Roads subject to intermittent closure from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM and full closure from 4:30 PM on August 24 to 2:00 AM on August 25 include: Yen Phu, Thanh Nien, Dien Bien Phu, Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Le Hong Phong, Ong Ich Khiem, Ngoc Ha, 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, Doi Can, Dốc 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 State Bank Square to Trang Tien), Giang Vo, Lang Ha, and Lang (from Lang Ha to Tran Duy Hung).

Temporarily restricted routes by vehicle type:

Within the inner Ring Road I: All vehicles are temporarily restricted, except for official security escorts, National Day service vehicles, priority vehicles, emergency vehicles, buses, sanitation vehicles, and those addressing infrastructure issues.

Between Ring Road I and Ring Road II: Trucks with a gross weight over 1.5 tons and passenger vehicles with more than 16 seats are restricted.

Between Ring Road II and Ring Road III: Passenger transport vehicles under 16 seats, private cars, and motorbikes are advised to limit movement.

Within the area from Ring Road I to Ring Road II: All types of vehicles are advised to minimize travel.

Dinh Hieu