The capital city’s transport authority has announced alterations to traffic adjustment in the central area of Hoan Kiem around Dong Kinh-Nghia Thuc Square.
Hanoi will ban vehicles from Cau Go and Hang Gai streets on Friday nights and at weekends (Photo: vneconomy.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) — The capital city’s transportauthority has announced alterations to traffic adjustment in the central areaof Hoan Kiem around Dong Kinh-Nghia Thuc Square.
All vehicles will be prevented from using some sections ofthe two central streets of Hang Gai and Cau Go on certain hours on Fridays andat weekends, according to the Hanoi Department of Transport.
The ban, to start on October 13, will restrict vehicles fromcirculating from 7pm to midnight on the two streets from Luong Van Can to Dinh Lietstreet.
The department has ordered the city’s traffic managementboard to install signs in the banned streets.
It also asked the city’s transport inspectorate to cooperatewith road and railway traffic police as well as Hoan Kiem district to guidevehicles moving towards the city centre.
Advice on bus routes affected will be passed on topassengers.-VNA
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Hanoi will ban vehicles from Cau Go and Hang Gai streets on Friday nights and at weekends (Photo: vneconomy.vn) 
