The project covering the area from Hang Xanh roundabout to Xo Viet Nghe Tinh, Ung Van Khiem, Dinh Bo Linh and Nguyen Xi streets in Binh Thanh district has been discussed for the last 16 years but it has still been on paper. Traffic congestion has been worse in the area, especially in Xo Viet Nghe Tinh street, Highway 13 and Dinh Bo Linh street through Mien Dong coach station with thousands of vehicles traveling in these one way streets inch by inch during rush hours every day. The worst traffic jam has been occurring surrounding Mien Dong coach station because of high vehicle density and narrow surrounding streets. Talking about reasons for traffic jam in the area, HCMC Transport Department said that tens of thousands of vehicles to and from Mien Dong station travel in these streets every day. Adding to the woes, many households have encroached pavements to do business worsening traffic chaos. Xo Viet Nghe Tinh street from Hang Xanh roundabout to Martyrs Monument … [Read more...] about HCMC prompts northeast gateway expansion to tackle permanent traffic jam
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Hanoi looks for solutions to reduce traffic jams
The Hanoitimes - Hanoi’s authority has undertaken many projects recently to ease traffic jams in the city. As traffic jam remains a big issue for Hanoi despite heavy investment in transport infrastructure in the capital, the city held a workshop on October 24 to figure out solutions to improve the problem. Traffic jam on a main street in Hanoi. Photo: VNA At the workshop, Deputy Director of Hanoi Transport Department Ngo Manh Tuan listed many projects undertaken by Hanoi’s authority in the recent time to ease traffic jams in the city, including eight flyovers at key intersections and three belt roads. Hanoi has also been implementing projects of ring roads 1, 2, 3 and investing in radial roads towards completing the transport infrastructure network, to reduce congestion and traffic accidents, Tuan said. He added that the Ministry of Transport and Hanoi city are joining hands in carrying out several urban railway projects, such as the Cat … [Read more...] about Hanoi looks for solutions to reduce traffic jams
Truck crash causes massive traffic jam on Monday morning
The accident that took place at about 5 a.m. caused the scaffolding in the construction site to fall. One person was injured. Police are blocking the entrance to the tunnel to keep the accident scene. All vehicles have been asked to change their direction away from the scene of a crash. Emergency crews have cleared the crash and police investigators have completed their work. Police are blocking the entrance to the tunnel to keep the accident scene. Truck crash causes massive traffic jam. By DAN NGUYEN – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about Truck crash causes massive traffic jam on Monday morning
Asian Games 2018: Risks of traffic jam and terror attack concern organisers
A traffic jam in Indonesia. (Photo: Antara/Galih Pradipta) Hanoi (VNA) – The imminent threats of traffic jams and terrorist attacks in Indonesia are worrying organisers of the Asian Games 2018, the world’s biggest multi-sport event behind the Olympics, which will kick off next month. Jakarta and Palembang in Sumatra are set to host about 11,000 athletes and 5,000 officials from 45 Asian countries for the games between August 18 and September 2 Games. As Jakarta is named among the world’s worst destinations for traffic, one of the biggest logistical problems may be simply getting athletes to venues on time, forcing organisers to come up with various solutions. Athletes and officials will travel on dedicated road lanes, while Jakarta has installed an odd-even licence plate system to limit congestion. Schools will be closed during the event to free the traffic from millions of commuting pupils. Security is another concern, with the Games taking place just a few … [Read more...] about Asian Games 2018: Risks of traffic jam and terror attack concern organisers
Cable car not panacea for traffic jams
Viet Nam News Khánh Dương A French transportation firm has recently proposed a solution to curb urban traffic congestion in the capital city of Hà Nội, boasting a population of more than 7.5 million. Proposing a cable car across the Hồng (Red) River, one of the biggest in the country, the new mode of public transport would allow commuters to travel from one side of the crowded city to another. Investment in the project is estimated at up to VNĐ1.3 trillion (US$56.5 million). This is not the first time a cable car has been put forward as a solution to traffic jams in big Vietnamese cities. Early last year, a company in HCM City proposed a cable car line stretching over 1km to Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport. The proposal, costing up to $24 million, was evaluated as being unrealistic and the investor halted the study. The proposed 5-km Hồng River cable car would include a 1.2km section crossing the river and a … [Read more...] about Cable car not panacea for traffic jams