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At 8 p.m., two layers of barricades were erected on Le Hong Phong street to control the flow of people and vehicles. This is one of the streets that will be completely closed to traffic, except for vehicles with security passes and those serving the anniversary celebration. Photo: Thanh Tung
The celebration and parade marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on 2/9 is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow at Ba Dinh Square and several central streets in Hanoi.
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Le Hong Phong street is closed to all vehicles except for priority vehicles and those on official duty. Security forces are heavily deployed along this route to maintain order. Photo: Thanh Tung
To facilitate the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, Hanoi police announced road closures from 10 p.m. on 1/9 until 1 p.m. the following day. The closures include: Hoang Hoa Tham, Thuy Khue (from Hung Vuong to Van Cao), Mai Xuan Thuong, Quan Thanh, Phan Dinh Phung, Hung Vuong, Hoang Van Thu, Doc Lap, One Pillar Pagoda, Bac Son, Ton That Dam, Nguyen Canh Chan, Hoang Dieu, Cua Bac, Yen Phu, and Thanh Nien.
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About 500 meters away on Tran Phu street, hundreds of officers lined the street to establish a security cordon. Photo: Thanh Tung
Other streets completely closed to vehicles include: Dien Bien Phu, Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Le Hong Phong, Ong Ich Khiem, Ngoc Ha, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Chu Van An, Ton Duc Thang, Cat Linh, Trinh Hoai Duc, Hang Chao, Tran Phu, Son Tay, Kim Ma, Lieu Giai, Van Cao, Nghi Tam, Doi Can, Doc La-Pho, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Le Duan, Tran Nhan Tong (from Le Duan to Quang Trung), Trang Thi, Hang Khay, Trang Tien, Co Tan, and Phan Chu Trinh (from Hai Ba Trung to Trang Tien).
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Mobile police and traffic police set up two layers of barricades to control people and vehicles on Ngoc Ha street leading to Ba Dinh Square. Photo: Thanh Tung
Le Thanh Tong, Tong Dan (from Ly Dao Thanh to Trang Tien), Tran Quang Khai, Tran Khanh Du, Quang Trung (from Ly Thuong Kiet to Trang Thi), Ly Thai To, Nguyen Huu Huan, Ngo Quyen (from the State Bank Square to Trang Tien), Giang Vo, Lang Ha, and Lang (from Lang Ha to Tran Duy Hung) are also closed to vehicles during the specified time frame.
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In the Ngoc Ha - Doi Can area, about one kilometer from Ba Dinh Square, barriers blocking vehicles were also set up from 6 p.m. Only authorized personnel are allowed inside. Photo: Thanh Tung
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On Hung Vuong street, security forces assisted veterans in finding their designated seating. Photo: Quynh Tran
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At the Tran Phu - Hung Vuong intersection, security was increasingly tightened, with only veterans holding veteran cards allowed inside the area. Photo: Quynh Tran
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Some people tried to enter Hung Vuong street but were turned away by authorities. Photo: Quynh Tran
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The designated area for veterans at the Hung Vuong - Tran Phu intersection is full. Photo: Quynh Tran
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Crowds of people stood and waited for the parade on Tran Phu street, towards Kim Ma - Ba Dinh Square. This area is barricaded in multiple layers to ensure order. Photo: Trung Dao
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Security forces lined both sides of Tran Phu street to allow priority vehicles to perform their duties. Photo: Trung Dao
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Security personnel directed people on Le Duan street, near Hanoi Railway Station, as many roads were closed in the area. Photo: Hoang Giang
Reporting team
