On the morning of March 23, the Mai Chi Tho street area (An Khanh ward), in the direction of traffic to the center of Ho Chi Minh City, experienced prolonged congestion and traffic jams. At times, almost all vehicles were standing still.
Although functional forces have been present to regulate, the density of vehicles is too high during peak hours, making it difficult for people to move, and many cases are late for work.
The increased number of vehicles during peak hours combined with adjustments and restrictions on traffic on many roads in Thu Thiem new urban area on March 23 is the main reason leading to the above situation.
This evening, congestion in this area may continue to occur in the opposite direction, from the center of Ho Chi Minh City to neighboring areas.
In the next 2 days (March 24 and March 25), congestion may continue to occur, so people can consider using public transport such as metro and buses to reduce traffic pressure and limit congestion.
Previously, on the evening of March 22, the Traffic Police Department of Ho Chi Minh City Police issued a notice adjusting and restricting traffic on many roads in Thu Thiem new urban area from March 23 to the end of March 25.
The Traffic Police Department said that it will arrange forces to regulate and divert traffic flexibly according to the actual situation to minimize the impact on people's travel.
Traffic participants are advised to follow the instructions of functional forces and proactively choose a suitable route.
Traffic adjustment routes
Part of Luong Dinh Cua route (section from Luong Dinh Cua roundabout + Tran Nao to Luong Dinh Cua intersection + Nguyen Co Thach).
Part of Tran Nao route (section from Luong Dinh Cua roundabout + Tran Nao to Tran Nao intersection + Street No. 14).
Part of To Huu route (section from To Huu + Nguyen Co Thach intersection to To Huu + Luong Dinh Cua intersection).
Part of Tran Bach Dang street (section from intersection R12 to the end of Tran Bach Dang street, Lan Anh residential area).
Entire Thu Thiem bridge, 2 directions of Nguyen Co Thach street (section from Nguyen Huu Canh roundabout + Thu Thiem bridge foot to Nguyen Co Thach + To Huu intersection).
Alternative direction
From Saigon Bridge to Saigon River Tunnel
Route 1: Saigon Bridge - Vo Nguyen Giap - Mai Chi Tho - Saigon River Tunnel.
Route 2: Saigon Bridge - Dien Bien Phu - Nguyen Huu Canh - Ton Duc Thang - Me Linh Square roundabout - Ton Duc Thang - Vo Van Kiet - turning around Ky Con - Saigon River Tunnel.
From the center to Thao Dien, An Khanh ward
Route 1: Dien Bien Phu - Saigon Bridge - Vo Nguyen Giap - turning point Vo Nguyen Giap (before Cantavil) - Thao Dien - Quoc Huong - continue following the desired route.
Route 2: Dien Bien Phu - Saigon Bridge - Vo Nguyen Giap - turn right on Tran Nao - turn left on Saigon Bridge - parallel Vo Nguyen Giap - Nguyen Van Huong - Quoc Huong - continue following the desired route.
Route 3: Saigon River Tunnel - Mai Chi Tho - Cat Lai overpass - Vo Nguyen Giap - Thao Dien - Quoc Huong - continue following the desired route.
Route 4: Nguyen Van Linh - Phu My Bridge - Vo Chi Cong - My Thuy roundabout - Dong Van Cong - Mai Chi Tho - Cat Lai overpass - Vo Nguyen Giap - Thao Dien - Quoc Huong - continue following the desired route.
From An Phu intersection to the city center
Route 1: An Phu - Mai Chi Tho intersection - Saigon River Tunnel.
Route 2: An Phu - Luong Dinh Cua - Luu Dinh Le - Mai Chi Tho intersection - Saigon River Tunnel - Ky Con - continue to move to the center.
Route 3: An Phu intersection - Luong Dinh Cua - Nguyen Hoang - Vo Nguyen Giap - turn around Vo Nguyen Giap - Saigon Bridge - Dien Bien Phu.
Route 4: An Phu intersection - Mai Chi Tho - Vo Nguyen Giap - Saigon Bridge - Dien Bien Phu.
From Dong Nai to Ho Chi Minh City center
Route 1: Dong Nai Bridge - National Highway 1 - Hanoi Highway - Do Muoi - Pham Van Dong - Dinh Bo Linh - Dien Bien Phu.
Route 2: Dong Nai Bridge - National Highway 1 - Hanoi Highway - Vo Nguyen Giap - Mai Chi Tho - Saigon River crossing tunnel - Vo Van Kiet.
