The Traffic Police Department of Hanoi City Police has developed and issued a traffic organization plan, which applies measures to prohibit roads and divert vehicles to ensure security, order and traffic safety to serve the 14th National Party Congress. The Congress takes place from January 19 to January 25 at the National Convention Center (No. 2 Thang Long Avenue, Tu Liem Ward, Hanoi).
Time to apply road prohibitions and traffic diversion
During the Congress from January 19 to January 25, traffic restriction measures are implemented according to specific daily time frames, including: from 6am to 8:30am; from 10:30am to 12:00pm; from 1pm to 2pm; and from 4pm to 7:00pm.
Temporarily restricted roads
According to the traffic organization plan, during the above-mentioned time frames, functional forces temporarily prohibit trucks (including specialized trucks) and passenger cars with 16 seats or more from circulating on some main roads such as: Pham Hung (section from Me Tri to Tran Duy Hung), Thang Long Avenue (next to the National Convention Center, section from Pham Hung to right-hand access road - Le Quang Dao), Tran Huu Duc, Le Duc Tho, Le Quang Dao, Do Duc Duc, Mieu Dam and Tran Duy Hung.
Besides, many other roads are also in the area of temporary vehicle ban including: Khuat Duy Tien (from Le Van Luong to Pham Hung), Nguyen Chi Thanh, Lieu Giai (section from Nguyen Chi Thanh to Phan Ke Binh), Dao Tan, Kim Ma, Van Phuc, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Tran Phu, Hung Vuong, Chu Van An, Hoang Dieu, Doc Lap, Le Hong Phong, Hoang Van Thu, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Dien Bien Phu, Le Duan (section from Dien Bien Phu to Nguyen Du), Hang Long, Tran Binh Trong, Tran Hung Dao (section from Quang Trung to Quan Su), Quan Su and Trang Thi.
Roads restricting vehicles
At the same time, trucks and cars carrying passengers with 16 seats or more are restricted from circulating on the routes: Hoang Hoa Tham, Thanh Nien, Thuy Khue, Nghi Tam, Au Co, An Duong Vuong, Yen Phu, Tran Nhat Duat, Hai Ba Trung, Lang, Lang Ha, Le Van Luong, Khuat Duy Tien, Me Tri and Thang Long Avenue.
Regarding Ring Road 3 elevated road, the section from Thang Long bridge to the intersection of National Highway 5A, during the period from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on January 19-25, it is temporarily not allowed for cars with permitted tonnage of 10 tons or more to circulate.
Traffic diversion and alternative route guidance
To ensure smooth traffic, Hanoi City Police organize traffic diversion and guide vehicles subject to travel restrictions according to appropriate routes.
Vehicles from the East to the Western provinces are recommended to travel along the Hanoi - Hai Phong highway, National Highway 5, connecting Thanh Tri bridge or Phu Dong bridge, through Ninh Hiep intersection, continue along the new National Highway 3 to go to the Western provinces and vice versa.
For vehicles from southern provinces going east, west or north, the route is guided along the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway, to Do Muoi intersection, connecting Ring Road 3 elevated, Thanh Tri bridge, Hanoi - Hai Phong expressway access road, or Phu Dong bridge, new National Highway 3, Hanoi - Bac Giang expressway depending on the direction of movement.
Vehicles from the South to the Northwest provinces are recommended to choose Ho Chi Minh Road, National Highway 21A to limit entering the inner city of Hanoi.
Vehicles departing from Phu Tho, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Thai Nguyen, Cao Bang, Bac Ninh, Lang Son, Hung Yen, Hai Phong and neighboring localities will be diverted through national highways, expressways and suburban intersections, avoiding the city center area, ensuring safety and reducing congestion during the 14th Party Congress.
Recommendations for people and tourists
Hanoi Traffic Police Department requests traffic participants to strictly comply with the provisions of the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety, and comply with the regulations and guidance of functional forces on duty.
When encountering priority convoys signaling, vehicle operators need to quickly slow down, proactively change direction to the nearest branch roads or intersections to give way, ensuring absolute security and safety for the Congress.
During the time of organizing road bans and traffic diversion, tourists as well as travel businesses need to proactively update information, adjust tour schedules, pick up and drop off guests and transport luggage accordingly.
Tours passing through the National Convention Center area and city center roads need to arrange travel time earlier, strictly comply with the instructions of functional forces to avoid congestion and delays.
