Ho Tung Mau and Nguyen Van Cu intersection (Vinh City): Why is it allowed to go straight at red lights?
(Baonghean.vn) - This is a measure to reduce traffic congestion on Ho Tung Mau Street, Vinh City, however people need to be careful and pay attention to pedestrians when passing through this intersection.
Nghe An Provincial People's Committee issued Official Dispatch No. 454/UBND-NC dated January 25, 2021 on implementing solutions to combat traffic congestion in the area.Vinh City; which clearly states: "At the intersection of Nguyen Van Cu Street and Ho Tung Mau Street, adjust the traffic light to allow vehicles to go straight on the route.Ho Tung Mau".
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| People are allowed to go straight on Ho Tung Mau Street when the traffic light is red. Photo: QA |
According to the Vinh City Urban Management Department, the traffic light system installed at the intersection of Nguyen Van Cu and Ho Tung Mau is old and cannot adjust the traffic light signals, so a new traffic light system must be installed. Therefore, for now, the city will install signs so that people can go straight and not have to wait for the red light at this intersection.
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| Document of the Provincial People's Committee on implementing solutions to prevent traffic congestion in Vinh City. Photo: QA |
However, the sign has caused many opinions. Most people agree with this method because Ho Tung Mau is a key street, often experiencing serious traffic congestion, especially during rush hour. Therefore, this measure will reduce congestion and ensure smooth traffic flow.
Some opinions say that,Vinh CityThe sign content needs to be revised and attention should be paid to slowing down, observing, and giving way to pedestrians at this intersection because there are still cases of speeding and reckless driving when passing here, causing danger to pedestrians.
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| On the morning of February 19, someone covered this sign, causing many people to stop at red lights without knowing, causing local congestion on Ho Tung Mau Street. The cover was later removed. Photo: OtoFun Nghe An |
Currently, because it has just been put into use, according to the reporter's records, many people do not look at the signs and still stop at the red light at this intersection. However, the traffic jam situation has now significantly eased on Ho Tung Mau Street./.
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