Notes when traveling on Vinh - Cua Lo Boulevard

Maximum speed during temporary operation is 50km/h

According to the Department of Transport, although Vinh - Cua Lo Avenue has been opened to traffic, it is still in temporary operation, with some items still needing to be completed. Therefore, to ensure the safety of people and vehicles participating in traffic as well as workers continuing to construct on the route, the maximum speed allowed in the first phase is 50km/h.

Regarding this issue, some people's opinions said that this is quite a slow speed compared to a major route like Vinh - Cua Lo Boulevard. However, according to the Project Management Board, the Department of Transport said that after completing the items, it is expected that on October 30, 2024, the unit will re-set the traffic speed on the route according to regulations and approved design speed, the maximum speed will certainly be increased compared to the present.

Drive in the correct lane

In addition to ensuring the permitted speed, vehicles must also drive in the correct lane according to regulations. However, according to reporters' observations in the past 2 days of traffic opening, many people are still confused, especially the situation of many motorbikes driving in the main lane reserved for cars.

According to regulations, for the section from Km0+00 - Km9+680 (section with service roads on both sides): Service roads on each side are 9m wide, allowing mixed vehicles to circulate. The main road on each side is 16m wide (4 lanes) and only allows automobiles to circulate.

For the section from Km9+680 - Km10+832 (main road on each side is 16m wide (4 lanes), no service roads on both sides), the 2 lanes close to the sidewalk allow mixed vehicles to circulate; the 2 inner lanes (near the median strip) only allow automobiles to circulate.

Pay attention, obey commands and signs

One of the noteworthy points is that the Vinh - Cua Lo Boulevard route has many intersections. Specifically, according to statistics from the Project Management Board and the Department of Transport, the entire route has 82 intersections with residential roads on both sides of the road, including 7 large intersections with traffic light systems installed such as the intersection with the coastal road, the intersection with the 35 meter road, etc.

Due to the many intersections, drivers on Vinh - Cua Lo Boulevard must pay special attention, reduce speed when approaching intersections, comply with regulations on road load and size limits, drive in the correct lane, and follow the markings on the road surface; drivers on the road must signal in advance when changing lanes and must ensure safety; ensure a safe distance between vehicles according to regulations...

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In fact, after one day of traffic opening, although there were signs, many people were still confused, so the situation of driving in the wrong lane and exceeding the speed limit still occurred. Forces were assigned to the points to guide and direct traffic, reminding people to follow the regulations to ensure safety.

Major Truong Hong Ha - Head of Traffic Control Team Vinh - Cua Lo Avenue

It is expected that during the National Day holiday (from August 31 to September 3), the number of people flocking to Vinh - Cua Lo Boulevard to go to the beach for tourism and relaxation will be very large. People need to strictly follow all instructions, directions and regulations of the authorities to ensure safe traffic and avoid traffic jams on this new route.

Quang An