The Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Police Division has announced temporary road closures and traffic adjustments in the city center to accommodate a walking event celebrating Vietnam Law Day 2026.

The traffic restrictions will be implemented in two phases, covering preparations, rehearsals, the official event and subsequent dismantling of facilities.

Road closures from November 5 to 8

During the preparation, rehearsal and dismantling period, from midnight on November 5 until 11pm on November 8, all vehicles will be prohibited from entering Le Duan Street between Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Pasteur streets.

Additional restrictions will apply during the main event on November 8, beginning at 5am and continuing until the program concludes.

During this period, all vehicles will be barred from the following sections:

Le Duan Street, between Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Pham Ngoc Thach streets.

Pasteur Street, between Han Thuyen and Alexandre de Rhodes streets.

The walking event will start and finish on Le Duan Street, along the section between Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Pham Ngoc Thach.

Participants will follow the route: Le Duan - Cong xa Paris - Dong Khoi - right onto Le Loi - right onto Nguyen Hue - left onto Le Thanh Ton - right onto Pasteur - finish on Le Duan.

Alternative routes during preparations and rehearsals

The Traffic Police Division has recommended four alternative routes for motorists during the preparation, rehearsal and dismantling period.

Route 1: Le Duan - Pham Ngoc Thach - Vo Thi Sau, then continue toward the intended destination.

Route 2: Le Duan - Cong xa Paris - Nguyen Du, then continue toward other destinations.

Route 3: Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai - Pham Ngoc Thach - Le Duan - Ton Duc Thang, then continue as appropriate.

Route 4: Pasteur - Ly Tu Trong - Hai Ba Trung - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, then continue toward the intended destination.

Traffic diversions during the main event on November 8

For the official walking event on November 8, traffic police have announced four alternative routes connecting the city center with surrounding areas.

Route 1: Le Duan - Pham Ngoc Thach - Alexandre de Rhodes - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Nguyen Du - Cach Mang Thang Tam - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai.

This route provides access toward Ban Co, Cho Quan and An Dong wards, among other areas.

Route 2: Le Thanh Ton - Hai Ba Trung - Ton Duc Thang - Ham Nghi.

Motorists can use this route to travel toward Khanh Hoi, Vinh Loc, Xom Chieu, Tan Hung and Tan My wards.

Route 3: Le Loi - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Ham Nghi - Ho Tung Mau - beneath Khanh Hoi Bridge - Ton Duc Thang.

This route connects with Saigon and An Khanh wards.

Route 4: Le Loi - Le Lai - Truong Dinh - Nguyen Thi Minh Khai.

This diversion serves motorists heading toward Xuan Hoa, Tan Dinh and Nhieu Loc wards.

The Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Police Division has advised residents and motorists to monitor traffic announcements, plan their journeys in advance and choose suitable alternative routes to avoid disruption during the event.

Dam De