Gridlock at entrance of Tan Son Nhat International Airport

VOV.VN - Thousands of cars got stuck at the entrance of Tan Son Nhat International Airport from the afternoon to evening of January 12. 

Severe traffic congestion takes place in all roads to the airport such as Tran Quoc Hoan, Cong Hoa, Truong Son and Pham Van Dong. 

Thousands of cars and trucks get stuck for several hours. 


The situation is attributed to overcrowded vehicles in rush hour. 

 There are about 40,000 vehicles going to the airport each day, according to the Southern Airports Authority

The Southern Airports Authority has recommended HCM City authorities to devise a transport plan to reduce traffic jams on Truong Son road. 

Airport security forces have co-ordinated with local police, and the department of transport to check and have a solution to all bottlenecks in the city. 



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