Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing

The first day students at all levels returned to school after a break against the Covid-19 pandemic, Hanoi's streets were congested and people were difficult to move due to the increasing number of vehicles in traffic.
March 03, 2021 | 13:42
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On the first day that students at all levels returned to school, many roads became crowded, the congestion occurred and made the movement of people difficult. Streets with many schools located increased traffic when many parents took their children back to school.

Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
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Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
The scene in front of Dich Vong B primary school (Cau Giay district) on the morning of March 2. Photo: thanhnien.vn.
Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
Photo: thanhnien.vn.

In order to avoid serious traffic congestion, functional forces were on duty to distribute and prompt parents to move quickly. Most people wear masks when participating in traffic to ensure safety.

On important roads like Nguyen Khanh Toan, Cau Giay, Nguyen Trai, Khuat Duy Tien, vehicles covered the entire lane. Traffic jams and congestion had appeared when the pace of life in the capital gradually returned to normal.

Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
Photo: thanhnien.vn.
Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
Lines of people inched up on Cau Giay Street. Photo: thanhnien.vn.
Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
Lines of people inched up on Cau Giay Street. Photo: thanhnien.vn.

Ms. Vu Tuyet Dung (39 years old, from Cau Giay district) brought her children back to school after a long break because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ms. Dung said that because she was afraid of traffic congestion and being late, she took her children to school early.

Ms. Vu Tuyet Dung (39 years old, from Cau Giay district) brought her children back to school after a long break because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ms. Dung said that because she was afraid of traffic congestion and being late, she took her children to school early.

Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
Many people in a hurry moved on the sidewalk. Photo: thanhnien.vn.
Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
Parents took their children to school after a long break because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: thanhnien.vn.
Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
Parents took their children to school after a long break because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: thanhnien.vn.

“Now that the kids are back at school, I have to get up early, to prepare breakfast and take my kids to school. This morning everyone takes their children to school like me, so the road is quite crowded. During the time of social distancing, the road was easier to move but we want to comeback to a normal life so that the children can go to school ”, Ms. Dung shared.

Mr. Tran Dinh Chinh (in Dong Da district) said, although it took time to move because of many people, he did not feel uncomfortable because it was a sign that life was gradually returning to normal after a period of turmoil due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
Vehicles in heavy traffic on Khuat Duy Tien street. Photo: thanhnien.vn.
Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
The area of So intersection (Nga Tu So) is crowded with people on March 2. Photo: thanhnien.vn.
Hanoi's streets be crowded again after a long period of social distancing
Parents took their children to school after a long break because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: thanhnien.vn.

“Traffic congestion in Hanoi is not unusual. Now children can return school, so many parents take them there. Therefore, roads are not as clear as in previous days. I've been here for a long time, so I used to try to go earlier to save time", said Mr. Chinh.

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