Hanoi road closure schedule tomorrow, August 22: What time frame applies, which routes are restricted?

The Traffic Police Department (Hanoi City Police) has just announced a plan to regulate traffic and ban roads in Hanoi to serve the series of activities celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2.

According to the plan, there will be 5 major events during the holiday including practice sessions, preliminary rehearsals, final rehearsals as well as the official celebration. Specifically, the first practice session will take place from 8:00 p.m. on August 21, the second practice session from 8:00 p.m. on August 24, the preliminary rehearsal will take place at 8:00 p.m. on August 27, the final rehearsal will start at 6:30 a.m. on August 30 and the official celebration will take place from 6:30 a.m. on September 2.

To ensure public order and safety, Hanoi Police have proposed a plan to restrict vehicles and create alternative routes in many central areas. People are advised to closely follow the announcement of road closure schedules to proactively choose their travel routes and avoid traffic jams during peak days.

The routes are completely banned for all vehicles from 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2025 to 3:00 a.m. on August 22, 2025.

The following routes are strictly prohibited for all vehicles (except vehicles with security badges and vehicles serving the Anniversary Ceremony): Hoang Hoa Tham, Thuy Khue (from Hung Vuong to Van Cao), Mai Xuan Thuong, Quan Thanh, Phan Dinh Phung, Hung Vuong, Thanh Nien, Hoang Van Thu, Doc Lap, Dien Bien Phu, Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Chua Mot Cot, Le Hong Phong, Ong Ich Khiem, Ngoc Ha, Bac Son, Ton That Dam, Nguyen Canh Chan, Hoang Dieu, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Chu Van An, Ton Duc Thang, Cat Linh, Trinh Hoai Duc, Hang Chao, Tran Phu, Son Tay, Kim Ma, Lieu Giai, Van Cao, Nghi Tam, Yen Phu, Cua Bac, Doi Can, Doc La-Pho, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Le Duan, Tran Nhan Tong (from Le Duan to Quang Trung), Trang Thi, Hang Khay, Trang Tien, Co Tan, Phan Chu Trinh (from Hai Ba Trung to Trang Tien); Le Thanh Tong, Tong Dan (from Ly Dao Thanh to Trang Tien), Tran Quang Khai, Tran Khanh Du, Quang Trung (from Ly Thuong Kiet to Trang Thi), Ly Thai To, Nguyen Huu Huan, Ngo Quyen (from State Bank Square to Trang Tien), Giang Vo, Lang Ha, Lang (from Lang Ha to Tran Duy Hung).

The police force also temporarily banned the following routes:

Temporary ban from 11:30 a.m. August 21 to 3:00 a.m. August 22

- Roads inside Ring Road I: temporarily banned for all types of vehicles (except vehicles with security badges, vehicles serving the Anniversary Ceremony, vehicles with priority, vehicles performing official duties, buses, garbage collection vehicles, vehicles handling and troubleshooting).

- Routes in the area from Ring Road I to Ring Road II: temporarily banned for trucks with a total designed weight of 1.5 tons or more, passenger cars with 16 seats or more (except vehicles with security badges, vehicles serving the Anniversary Ceremony, vehicles with priority, vehicles performing official duties, buses, garbage collection vehicles, vehicles handling and troubleshooting).

Traffic restrictions on the following routes:

Time: From 5pm August 21 to 3am August 22

Routes in the area from Ring Road II to Ring Road III: Restrict traffic for passenger transport vehicles with less than 16 seats, private cars, and motorbikes.

Routes in the area from Ring Road I to Ring Road II: Restricted traffic for vehicles.

For some routes from Ring Road III towards the suburban area (including: National Highway 32, Cau Dien, Ho Tung Mau, Le Duc Tho, Le Quang Dao, Thang Long Boulevard, Lang Van Hoa Street, National Highway 21A, Ho Chi Minh Road, National Highway 6, Quang Trung, Tran Phu, Nguyen Trai, Provincial Road 419, Provincial Road 429, Vo Nguyen Giap, National Highway 18): Restrict traffic for vehicles (except buses, garbage collection vehicles, vehicles for handling and troubleshooting, vehicles with security badges, vehicles serving the celebration).

Do not stop or park vehicles on roads where traffic is prohibited or temporarily prohibited.