This year's 4-day September 2nd holiday (from August 29 to September 2, 2025), the Traffic Police Department (PC08, Ho Chi Minh City Police) predicts that the traffic volume in the city will increase dramatically, especially on gateway routes, bus stations, train stations, airports, etc.
In addition, the Binh Trieu 1 bridge area on National Highway 13 and Tan Van intersection (Tan Van - Nhon Trach section) of the Ring Road 3 project are under construction, repairing and upgrading the project, which will affect the traffic of people passing through these areas.
In order to ensure traffic safety and order and avoid prolonged congestion, the Traffic Police Department would like to inform the public of some key contents as follows during the September 2nd holiday.
Construction area of Ring Road 3 project (Tan Van - Nhon Trach section)
From August 19, 2025, the Ring Road 3 section from Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway at Km8 + 512 to Nhon Trach Bridge has been opened to traffic, including 1 km of Ring Road 3 within Ho Chi Minh City's territory.
- There are only two ways to enter Ring Road 3: Km8 + 512 Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway and from Nhon Trach Bridge, Dong Nai Province towards Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway.
- Organize traffic from Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway to Nhon Trach Bridge (Ho Chi Minh City area) to prohibit trucks over 1.5 tons and passenger cars over 16 seats.
Alternative route:
- Route from Ho Chi Minh City to Dong Nai via Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway
+ Route 1: Ho Chi Minh City → Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway → turn right onto Ring Road 3 → Nhon Trach Bridge → Dong Nai Province (the road prohibits trucks over 1.5 tons and passenger cars over 16 seats; at the same time, there is a 320 m section of curved, paved road, traffic participants need to pay attention, ensure the speed according to the sign is under 30 km/hour).
+ Route 2: Ho Chi Minh City → Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway → turn right at the intersection of Road 319 → Dong Nai province.
+ Route 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway → National Highway 51 → Dong Nai province.
- Other routes from Ho Chi Minh City to Dong Nai (when vehicles are restricted on the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay expressway)
+ Route 1: Saigon River Tunnel → Mai Chi Tho → Vo Nguyen Giap → Do Muoi → Dong Nai Bridge → Dong Nai.
+ Route 2: Phu My Bridge → Vo Chi Cong → go straight through Phu Huu Roundabout → Vo Chi Cong → go straight through Lien Phuong Roundabout → turn left onto D1 Street → High-Tech Park → turn right onto Vo Nguyen Giap → go straight onto Do Muoi → Dong Nai Bridge → Dong Nai.
+ Route 3: Phu My Bridge → Vo Chi Cong → turn right at My Thuy Roundabout → Nguyen Thi Dinh → end of the road to Cat Lai Ferry → Dong Nai.
Binh Trieu Bridge Replacement Route
From August 26 to November 30, 2025, cars are prohibited from crossing Binh Trieu 1 Bridge. People need to travel according to the following alternative route:
+ Route 1: Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Street → National Highway 13 (Binh Thanh Ward) → Binh Trieu 2 Bridge → Pham Van Dong Street, National Highway 13 (Hiep Binh Ward).
+ Route 2: Xo Viet Nghe Tinh Street → National Highway 13 (Binh Thanh Ward) → Dinh Bo Linh Street → Nguyen Xi Street → Pham Van Dong Street, National Highway 13 (Hiep Binh Ward).
During the above time, Binh Trieu 2 bridge will adjust to 2-way traffic.
- Traffic direction from Dinh Bo Linh Street to Pham Van Dong Street: all types of cars are allowed on the 3.5 m wide road (2-3 wheel vehicles are prohibited).
- Traffic direction from Pham Van Dong street to Dinh Bo Linh street:
- Lane 1 next to the right pedestrian curb: 2-3 wheel vehicles, cars;
- Lane 2 next to the left median strip: all types of cars;
What should people pay attention to during the September 2nd holiday?
Traffic police note that drivers should choose appropriate routes. When traveling through the area where this program is held, they should reduce speed and follow the instructions of traffic police, forces participating in ensuring traffic safety and order, or traffic signal systems on the road.
Based on the actual traffic situation, the Traffic Police Department will organize forces to adjust traffic flow appropriately, minimizing the impact on the daily lives of people traveling through the area and these routes.
People planning to travel during the holidays should proactively monitor traffic information regularly, choose appropriate times and routes to avoid rush hours. For personal vehicles, it is necessary to proactively check the technical safety conditions of the vehicle, strictly comply with regulations on speed, safe distance, do not stop or park illegally and do not use alcohol when driving.
In the city center, the number of people coming to visit, shop and have fun is expected to increase. People participating in traffic should pay attention to complying with traffic lights and instructions from authorities, and limit the use of personal vehicles if not really necessary. Encourage the use of public transport such as buses and trains to reduce pressure on traffic infrastructure.
For people returning to the city from the provinces after the holiday, it is necessary to calculate a reasonable travel time to avoid traffic congestion on the evening of the last day of the holiday. In case of an incident or unusual situation, it is necessary to calmly coordinate with the authorities to handle it, avoiding putting more pressure on traffic in the area.
Source: https://ttbc-hcm.gov.vn/nghi-le-2-9-csgt-tp-hcm-canh-bao-quan-trong-nguoi-dan-dac-biet-luu-y-1019459.html
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