TP - Travel demand during the April 30 and May 1 holidays is forecast to increase, putting pressure on traffic hubs and gateway areas. Ho Chi Minh City has made plans to ensure smooth travel for residents and tourists during the upcoming holidays.
According to the reporter's records, currently, traffic infrastructure projects at the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City such as An Phu intersection (Thu Duc City), Nguyen Van Linh - Nguyen Huu Tho intersection (District 7), Tran Quoc Hoan - Cong Hoa connecting road (Tan Son Nhat airport gateway area, Tan Binh District), are in the peak construction phase to speed up progress.
During rush hour every day, the above areas are always crowded, often experiencing congestion.
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Truong Son Street area (gateway to Tan Son Nhat airport). Photo: HH |
An Phu traffic intersection (Thu Duc City), at the eastern gateway, is the intersection of many main roads such as Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay highway - Mai Chi Tho road - Vo Nguyen Giap road, so traffic is always crowded. Currently, the intersection area is under construction of underpasses, overpasses..., some sections of the road are narrowed by construction barriers, causing this area to be frequently congested during rush hour.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Quyen (residing in Thu Duc City) said: "Since the construction of the intersection, traffic congestion has become more serious, especially during rush hour."
Ensure smooth travel
A representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport said that according to forecasts, the demand for passenger transport during the holiday (from April 26 to May 1) will increase compared to the same period. Specifically, Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Tan Binh District) will serve about 120,000 - 130,000 passengers per day, an increase of 8% compared to the same period in 2023.
At inter-provincial bus stations, during the holiday, an average of more than 64,000 passengers will be served each day with more than 3,000 trips, an increase of 26% over the same period. Cat Lai ferry (connecting Ho Chi Minh City - Dong Nai ) is expected to serve 65,000 passengers per day during the holiday, an increase of 6% over the same period. Binh Khanh ferry (connecting Nha Be - Can Gio districts, Ho Chi Minh City) will welcome 32,600 passengers per day, an increase of 11% over the same period...
Mr. Ngo Hai Duong - Head of Road Transport Management Department (HCMC Department of Transport) said that during the upcoming April 30 and May 1 holidays, the Department of Transport has requested the Public Transport Management Center to coordinate with relevant units to adjust the bus schedule for bus routes to entertainment areas, fairs, bus stations, Saigon Railway Station, Tan Son Nhat Airport... to ensure the best service for people's travel needs during the holidays.
In addition, assigned units are required to prepare additional vehicles to promptly respond to sudden increases in travel demand, especially at traffic hubs (airports, railway stations, bus stations, etc.).
In addition, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport coordinates with transport units and inter-provincial bus stations to maintain coordination and information with provinces and cities about the situation of passenger transport activities on fixed routes to have plans to organize activities suitable to travel needs during the holidays.
“The Department of Transport has assigned the Department's Inspectorate to arrange personnel to coordinate with the Traffic Police, local police, etc. to strengthen inspections of road transport business activities, parking lots, and handle violations of traffic safety corridors in and around the bus station area.
The Department resolutely suspends the operation of illegal parking lots and vehicles that do not meet technical safety standards," said Mr. Duong.
Strengthening traffic flow regulation at "hot spots"
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Transport has just requested the Ho Chi Minh City Police to coordinate with functional forces to strengthen patrols, control and handle violations of passenger and cargo transport vehicles; arrange forces to regulate traffic flow at "hot spots" and city gateways such as Tan Son Nhat airport, Mien Tay bus station, Mien Dong bus station, new Mien Dong bus station, western and southwestern gateways of the city...
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