Hanoi’s streets have faced increasing congestion in recent days, adding to the pollution as the Lunar New Year approaches.
Many roads in Hanoi have become extremely overcrowded including beyond the usual rush hours, with cars, taxis and motorcycles combined with a huge influx of shoppers hunting for sales.
Traffic congestion on Tran Duy Hung Street on the afternoon of November 22
The conjunction between Tran Duy Hung and Lang streets
Nguyen Chi Thanh Street
Lang Street
Nguyen Xien Street
Vehicles slowed to a crawl as they try to find their way through the smoky air
Although physical barriers are installed on many streets in Hanoi for the bus rapid transit (BRT) operations, lots of people still exploit the BRT route to avoid traffic jams
Traffic congestion both on the road and pavement |
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