The Hanoi Traffic Police Department has advised citizens and visitors to use public transportation, especially buses and metro lines, to attend the first grand rehearsal for the 80th anniversary celebration of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

The rehearsal will take place at 8 p.m. on August 21. According to representatives from Hanoi’s traffic police, detailed traffic diversion schedules and road closures have been issued to ensure smooth organization and public safety.

The restriction period begins at 11:30 a.m. on August 21 and lasts until 3 a.m. on August 22.

The traffic police recommended that residents traveling to the capital for the event use passenger buses and public transportation, especially elevated metro lines 2A (Cat Linh - Ha Dong) and 3 (Nhon - Hanoi Station).

Pedestrian access is also encouraged on select streets in the Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem, Cua Nam, Hai Ba Trung, Giang Vo, and Ngoc Ha wards, as well as areas surrounding Ba Dinh Square. People are reminded to follow the instructions of authorities, stay on sidewalks, and avoid spilling into the streets to prevent disruption of military formations and parade units.

Roads subject to full traffic closure:

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, 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).

Roads with temporary vehicle restrictions:

Inside the Ring Road 1: All vehicles are temporarily banned except for protected vehicles, vehicles serving the ceremony, priority vehicles, official-duty vehicles, buses, garbage collection, and emergency response.

Between Ring Roads 1 and 2: Trucks over 1.5 tons and passenger buses with 16 seats or more are temporarily banned, with the same exceptions as above.

Roads where traffic is discouraged:

Between Ring Roads 2 and 3: Traffic should be limited for private cars, motorcycles, and passenger vehicles under 16 seats.

Between Ring Roads 1 and 2: Movement of all types of vehicles should be minimized.

Outbound roads from Ring Road 3, 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: All traffic is discouraged, except for designated exceptions.

Dinh Hieu