Impactful Construction Fence Causes Serious Congestion on Thang Long Boulevard
Photo: Hàng Rào Thi Công – source
In the past few days, the construction fence for the connection project at Thang Long Boulevard has caused severe congestion. The fence, made of fixed iron frames, has encroached on nearly half of the road, obstructing traffic.
Safer Alternatives for Road Closure
Photo: Hàng Rào Tạm Thời – source
However, representatives from Hanoi’s Traffic Police Department have suggested using flexible and portable fences for road closures instead. This alternative allows for easy removal during congested traffic periods, especially during the day when construction activities should be avoided.
Continuous Construction Activities
Photo: Xe Tải Thi Công – source
Alongside the use of fixed fences, construction activities are ongoing day and night, with construction trucks coming in and out at any given time.
Prolonged Traffic Congestion
Photo: Ùn Tắc Giao Thông – source
This situation has resulted in prolonged traffic congestion on the section of Thang Long Boulevard that passes through the construction site.
Photo: Ùn Tắc Giao Thông – source
Even with traffic police officers managing and directing traffic on March 19th, congestion occurred both in the morning and evening.
Photo: Ùn Tắc Giao Thông – source
The congestion persisted, with traffic being heavily impacted as late as 7 PM.
Unregulated Construction Traffic
Photo: Công Trường Thi Công – source
Despite the peak commuting hours, on the evening of March 19th, construction trucks freely entered and exited the construction site, further exacerbating the traffic congestion.
Action Taken by Authorities
Photo: Dự Án Đường Lê Quang Đạo – source
In response to the prolonged congestion caused by the construction fence, representatives from the Hanoi Traffic Police Department (PC08) have conducted inspections and requested the project’s investor, the Nam Tu Liem District People’s Committee, to dismantle the fixed fences and implement a more appropriate construction plan to ensure smooth traffic flow.
This article was brought to you by Business Today, your trusted source for finance and economic news.