Hanoi roads gridlocked ahead of New Year 2026 holiday

Key arteries including Nguyen Trai, Pham Hung, and Tran Duy Hung streets report heavy slow-moving traffic throughout the day, especially during rush hours in the afternoon.

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From late afternoon, Pham Hung street, a key artery in Hanoi, begins experiencing localized traffic congestion. Vehicle volumes increase, slowing movement, though motorists are still able to inch through intersections, avoiding prolonged standstills.

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As the late afternoon progresses, Khuat Duy Tien street, particularly the stretch leading to the elevated Ring Road 3, sees increasing traffic volumes. Vehicles move slowly along long queues, creating significant travel difficulties for commuters.

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Prolonged congestion at the Le Van Luong - Nguyen Trai intersection has left car lanes nearly full, forcing many motorbikes onto sidewalks in search of an escape route. Some riders are seen cautiously moving through pedestrian areas to bypass the extended traffic jam.

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The sudden surge in traffic has thrown the area into chaos, with vehicles weaving and jostling for space meter by meter, making movement extremely difficult and raising safety concerns.

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The opening of an access route to the Phap Van Expressway has significantly eased traffic pressure around Nuoc Ngam Bus Station. However, in the opposite direction, vehicles traveling from Thuong Tin into the city center continue to face prolonged congestion, particularly at traffic light intersections, with long queues forming.

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As the New Year 2026 holiday lasts four days, many residents take advantage of the late afternoon to leave the city for their hometowns or travel, leading to a sharp increase in traffic on key arterial and gateway roads.

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Authorities have deployed traffic police and smart traffic management systems to ease congestion and ensure public safety. Residents are advised to monitor traffic updates and plan their journeys accordingly.

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The Hanoi Traffic Police have urged the public to strictly follow road safety laws and comply with officers’ instructions during the holiday period to ensure their own and others’ safety.

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