03/10/2023
HÀ NỘI — Despite numerous attempts by the Hà Nội authorities to ease traffic congestion in the capital, roads still remain crowded.
The Department of Transport say since 2016, traffic congestion at 59 hotspots has been eased, but a further 48 problem areas have come to light.
These hotspots, the department said, are caused mainly by the rapid increase of high-rise buildings and apartments blocks in Hà Nội’s downtown area, along with poor infrastructure.
Despite being expanded, the Beltway No 3, between Thanh Trì Bridge and Cầu Giấy District’s Mai Dịch Commune is still clogged as too many apartment buildings have been built along the route.
Thăng Long Avenue and Võ Chí Công street are predicted to face the same problem due to mass housing projects in these areas.
Xuân Thủy Street in Cầu Giấy District has been a traffic jam hotspot for a long time, especially the area from Lane 130 Xuân Thủy extending to the crossroads of the overpass.