Road signs indicate that for over a week now, vehicles on Pham Van Dong Street have been separated into two groups: cars are restricted to the two outermost lanes, while motorcycles have exclusive use of the four inner lanes closest to the sidewalk.
During peak hours, when there is a high volume of cars and buses, reducing the number of lanes from six to two has resulted in significant traffic congestion for automobiles, as seen in the smaller image.
Some transportation experts suggest that this lane separation strategy is more effective during off-peak hours when there are fewer vehicles on the road, especially cars.
Along with the reduction in lanes, cars traveling on Pham Van Dong Street now face longer detours when attempting to turn left, right, or make a U-turn.
This lane separation strategy has also been implemented on Vo Chi Cong Street for over a week. Residents and businesses operating taxi and contract car services along these two streets have expressed concerns about the inconvenience and impact on their daily commutes and operations.
In response to public feedback, a representative from the Hanoi Department of Construction stated that adjustments are being made to the lane separation scheme on Pham Van Dong and Vo Chi Cong Streets to address the issues. On Pham Van Dong Street, new signs have been installed allowing cars to use all lanes, while motorcycles are directed to the four inner lanes closest to the sidewalk.
Regarding Vo Chi Cong Street, the representative from the Department of Construction acknowledged that while there have been initial positive results, such as improved compliance with lane discipline, they are closely monitoring the situation to prevent congestion and address any shortcomings. Adjustments will be made as necessary to ensure a smooth implementation.
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