Social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in Hanoi

Friday, 13:10, 30/07/2021

VOV.VN - The capital didn’t see any traffic congestion at peak hours on July 29, despite the rainy conditions, amid social distancing measures for the COVID-19 fight being implemented in Hanoi.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 1 — A period of heavy rain hits Hanoi at rush hour on July 29.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 2 — Typically scenes of heavy traffic can easily be found across the capital in rush hour, especially when it’s rainy, although these days it looks quite different.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 3 — Residents are urged to limit going out in order to curb the potential spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, therefore the streets of Hanoi are left deserted these days.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 4 — Only a few people who venture out to work at their offices or to purchase essential goods are permitted to go out.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 5 — Some streets which are normally hot spots of traffic congestion in Hanoi are left quiet.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 6 — Usually-crowded with traffic, the Xa Dan-Nguyen Luong Bang crossroads are left virtually empty.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 7 — Only a few vehicles travel through the Nguyen Trai-Thanh Xuan crossroad.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 8 — The Thai Ha-Chua Boc intersection is deserted on the afternoon of July 29.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 9 — A handful of people drive by the Cau Giay-Xuan Thuy intersection.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 10 — The Nga Tu So-Truong Chinh crossroad is often crowded at rush hour, although it is left deserted at 5:30 p.m. on July 29.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 11 — A large number of vehicles wait at the Nga Tu So-Truong Chinh crossroad for the green light, although no traffic jam forms.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 12 — Thang Long Boulevard, a gateway to the west of the city, is left empty at 6 p.m. on July 29.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 13 — Only a few vehicles can be seen on the capital’s roads as social distancing measures imposed on the city prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 14 — The view of Xa Dan street

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 15 — Tran Duy Hung street appears quite different compared to normal.

social distancing period leads to quiet rush hour in hanoi picture 16 — A look at Tay Son street

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