Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper on the morning of February 18 (the 2nd day of the Binh Ngo Tet), Mr. Truong Anh Vui (technology taxi driver) said that traffic on Ring Road 3 towards the southern gateway is very seriously congested.
The congestion started from the intersection with Thang Long Avenue, vehicles lined up in long rows, moving little by little.
Seeing serious traffic jams on Ring Road 3, Mr. Vui decided to drive the car down to the road below.
However, the number of vehicles on Khuat Duy Tien street was also very large. In the end, he was forced to bring the car back to the elevated road and continued to be stuck for about 30 minutes.
Prolonged congestion makes drivers tired, and passengers are extremely anxious. I don't know when this situation will get out of the inner city," Mr. Vui shared.
Congestion was also recorded in the area from the beginning of the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway to the Phap Van BOT toll station, stretching about 6km.
Talking to reporters, Mr. Vu Ngoc Oanh - Deputy General Director of Phap Van - Cau Gie BOT Joint Stock Company said that people flocking to their hometowns and going to wish Tet greetings caused the traffic volume on the route to increase.
Although traffic is relatively slow, no unusual incidents have occurred on the route," Mr. Oanh informed.
Mr. Oanh added that during the peak of the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year, the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway received about 140,000 vehicles/day and night. Meanwhile, on normal days, it fluctuates around 80,000 - 90,000 vehicles.
With the figure of 9,000 trips, the route is already in a state of overload, so when the traffic volume increases as much as this morning, it is difficult to avoid being crowded on the entire route," Mr. Oanh said.
Functional forces recommend that people regularly update traffic information to choose suitable travel routes.
At the same time, it is necessary to comply with the Law on Road Traffic Order and Safety and the guidance of functional forces to ensure safety during the Lunar New Year.
