Ho Chi Minh City gateways congested, Hanoi clear before holiday

Traffic jams at Ho Chi Minh City's gateways, while Hanoi remains relatively clear on the afternoon of 24/4, ahead of the three-day Hung Kings Commemoration Day holiday.

At 3 p.m. on 24/4, a significant volume of people and vehicles converged on Ho Chi Minh City's western gateway, leading to traffic congestion stretching over 5 km. The An Lac roundabout saw vehicles moving bumper-to-bumper.

This travel surge precedes two upcoming public holidays. The Hung Kings Commemoration Day holiday spans three days, from 25/4 to 27/4. This is followed by the April 30th – May 1st holiday, a four-day break from 30/4 to 3/5. Two regular working days, 28/4 and 29/4, fall between these holiday periods.

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Lanes on National Highway 1A are completely full.

Approximately 2 km from National Highway 1A, the Cho Dem bridge area also saw heavy traffic. This route is a popular choice for many to avoid congestion at the western gateway.

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Meanwhile, at the An Phu interchange, Ho Chi Minh City's eastern gateway, traffic was not overly heavy at 5 p.m. Localized congestion occurred occasionally, particularly on Mai Chi Tho street.

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In contrast, the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway remained clear, allowing smooth movement.

In Hanoi, traffic began to increase by 4 p.m. Thousands of vehicles formed long lines on Ring Road 3; however, congestion remained localized.

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Ngoc Hoi road, leading to National Highway 1A, experienced dense traffic at its junction with Alley 15 Ngoc Hoi but then moved smoothly out of the inner city.