Hanoi traffic held up hours before national holidays

The capital city of Hanoi was plunged into traffic chaos on April 29 afternoon when hordes of people left the city for hometown for a long break.

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Vietnamese people have four days off work, including two national holidays on April 30 and May Day. The long break falls when travel restrictions are no longer in place thanks to the coronavirus epidemic being brought under control

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Many people pour onto streets heading to the city’s exits, causing traffic to come to a standstill on major arteries at the height of rush hour

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A number of arteries, from Pham Hung Road and Thang Long Boulevard …

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…to Khuat Duy Tien and Le Van Luong Roads and Ring road No3, are packed with cars and private transport modes 

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Four-hour traffic disruptions are reported on Ring road No3 stretching from the National Convention Centre to Phap Van Expressway

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Though Hanoi remains at risk of coronavirus infection and residents are encouraged to limit travel, warnings seem to be ignored

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Traffic on some exit roads are so heavy that vehicles move at a snail’s pace

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Meanwhile, several inner roads such as Nguyen Chanh, Hoang Minh Giam …

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…. Tran Duy Hung, Le Van Luong and To Huu also get into similar chaotic situation

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People find it very difficult to move along Le Van Luong Road

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Late in the afternoon, people continue to head to stations, hoping to catch a bus and train on time

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Many ignore warnings by not wearing a face mask while on the road

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Losing patience, some motorbike drivers even use the pavement to move on

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Several inter-provincial buses pay no heed to traffic rules, picking up passengers on the road

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Many families take children with them leaving the city for hometown

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Cars and motorbikes are allowed to move on the pavement to avoid congestion

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