Long queue of trucks 'stopped' on the way to Cat Lai port, HCMC

TPO - During the days before Tet, the demand for travel, trading, and transporting goods increases, causing the roads leading to Cat Lai port (Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City) to be frequently congested.

TPO - During the days before Tet, the demand for travel, trading, and transporting goods increases, causing the roads leading to Cat Lai port (Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City) to be frequently congested.

Container trucks, trucks,... lined up on Dong Van Cong street to enter Cat Lai port. Photo: Huu Huy

In recent days, traffic congestion has been a regular occurrence on Dong Van Cong Street - My Thuy Intersection - Nguyen Thi Dinh Street (Thu Duc City). This is a vital traffic route connecting to Cat Lai Port - where more than 70% of the country's import and export containers are concentrated.

According to the reporter's records at more than 10:00 a.m. on January 17, a nearly 2km section of Dong Van Cong Street (from Mai Chi Tho Street to Cat Lai Port, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City) was congested, with hundreds of trucks, container trucks,... lining up on the road.

Even though it is not rush hour, long lines of containers and trucks are still lined up on Dong Van Cong Street.

Vehicles passing through the area move very slowly.

Sharing with reporters, driver Cao Minh Quoc (38 years old, living in Long Nai province) said that he was transporting goods from Dong Nai to deliver to a warehouse near Cat Lai port. However, when he reached Dong Van Cong street, there was a traffic jam that extended to My Thuy intersection, causing his car to be stuck for more than 30 minutes without being able to exit.

“At the end of the year, many vehicles enter and exit the port to pick up goods, and this often happens at the My Thuy intersection and My Thuy bridge. Traffic congestion like this affects transportation. Before, I could make two trips a day, but now I can only make one trip, which also affects my income,” Mr. Quoc complained.

Long queue of vehicles on Dong Van Cong street.

Some drivers had to swerve to find another direction.

Many drivers said the congestion was time-consuming, affecting their work and income.

Cars "stuck" on Dong Van Cong street.

Some images of traffic congestion on Dong Van Cong Street (towards Cat Lai Port).

In the area near My Thuy intersection, traffic is always tense even during non-rush hour.

Vehicles queue up at the traffic light at My Thuy intersection (towards Cat Lai port).

Vehicles move slowly through the My Thuy traffic intersection underpass.

The closer to Cat Lai port, the more crowded the traffic on Nguyen Thi Dinh street.

To minimize congestion, a representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport said that the authorities are continuing to monitor each intersection to make timely adjustments and have plans to coordinate and handle situations through rapid response teams with the city and local police.

The City Department of Transport also reviews and adjusts the organization of vehicles participating in traffic by lane (fixed, at different times of the day) to suit the traffic situation in the areas. At the same time, it regularly provides information on the traffic situation in the city center, the Eastern area, and related routes... with high traffic volume so that people can proactively choose the appropriate route...

Huynh

Source: https://tienphong.vn/dong-xe-tai-xep-hang-dai-dung-banh-tren-duong-vao-cang-cat-lai-tphcm-post1710482.tpo