Capital's southern exits congested as people leave for Tet
Crowds of people have been leaving Hanoi for their hometown to celebrate the Lunar New Year, causing severe gridlock for streets in Hanoi’s southern gateway.
The city of 7.5 million has around seven million vehicles, with two million more coming in from other places. Severe traffic congestion during rush hour has long been a problem in Hanoi, particularly before Tet.
Four days before Tet, Giai Phong Street saw serious traffic jams
Many motorbike drivers had to go on pavements to avoid the congestion
Cold and wet weather further challenged drivers
Bulky vehicles leaving Hanoi
The road section in front of Nuoc Ngam Station
The city of 7.5 million has around seven million vehicles, with two million more coming in from other places. Severe traffic congestion during rush hour has long been a problem in Hanoi, particularly before Tet.
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