A80 Military Parade Rehearsals: Changes to Traffic Diversion Timing

Hanoi Police Announce Adjustment to Traffic Diversion Schedule for the First Rehearsal Parade – Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2)

First Rehearsal Parade on August 21, 2025

In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – August 19, 2025) and National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025), the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the State President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and Hanoi City will solemnly organize the Celebration Ceremony and Military Parade (hereinafter referred to as the “Celebration”) at 6:30 AM on September 2, 2025, at Ba Dinh Square.

Accordingly, the Organizing Committee will conduct:

The first combined rehearsal parade at 8:00 PM on August 21, 2025.

The second combined rehearsal parade at 8:00 PM on August 24, 2025.

The preliminary rehearsal parade at 8:00 PM on August 27, 2025.

The full-dress rehearsal parade at 6:30 AM on August 30, 2025.

On August 13, 2025, the Hanoi Police Department issued a traffic diversion notice to serve these activities, which was published on the official portal of the Hanoi Police and through mass media.

Adjustment to Traffic Diversion Time for the First Combined Rehearsal Parade

According to the plan, on August 21, 2025, the Organizing Committee will conduct the first combined rehearsal parade. To ensure security and safety, the Hanoi Police Department has adjusted the traffic diversion schedule as follows:

Duration of Complete Road Closures, Temporary Bans, and Recommendations for Restricted Travel

From 11:30 AM on August 21, 2025 (5 hours 30 minutes earlier than previously announced) until 3:00 AM on August 22, 2025.

Other regulations remain unchanged as per the Notice on August 13, 2025. Specifically:

(1) Roads completely closed to all vehicles (except for vehicles with security badges or those serving the Celebration):

Hoang Hoa Tham, Thuy Khue (from Hung Vuong to Van Cao), Mai Xuan Thuong, Quan Thanh, Phan Dinh Phung, Hung Vuong, Thanh Nien, Hoang Van Thu, Doc Lap, Dien Bien Phu, Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Chua Mot Cot, Le Hong Phong, Ong Ich Khiem, Ngoc Ha, Bac Son, Ton That Dam, Nguyen Canh Chan, Hoang Dieu, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Chu Van An, Ton Duc Thang, Cat Linh, Trinh Hoai Duc, Hang Chao, Tran Phu, Son Tay, Kim Ma, Lieu Giai, Van Cao, Nghi Tam, Yen Phu, Cua Bac, Doi Can, Dốc La-Pho, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Le Duan, Tran Nhan Tong (from Le Duan to Quang Trung), Trang Thi, Hang Khay, Trang Tien, Co Tan, Phan Chu Trinh (from Hai Ba Trung to Trang Tien), Le Thanh Tong, Tong Dan (from Ly Dao Thanh to Trang Tien), Tran Quang Khai, Tran Khanh Du, Quang Trung (from Ly Thuong Kiet to Trang Thi), Ly Thai To, Nguyen Huu Huan, Ngo Quyen (from State Bank Square to Trang Tien), Giang Vo, Lang Ha, Lang (from Lang Ha to Tran Duy Hung).

(2) Roads with temporary bans on vehicle traffic:

Roads within Ring Road I: temporary ban on all vehicles (except those with security badges, vehicles serving the Celebration, priority vehicles, official duty vehicles, buses, garbage trucks, and emergency repair vehicles).

Roads between Ring Road I and Ring Road II: temporary ban on trucks with a designed gross weight of 1.5 tons or more and buses with 16 seats or more (with exceptions as above).

(3) Roads where the public is advised to limit travel:

Roads between Ring Road II and Ring Road III: advised restriction on passenger vehicles under 16 seats, private cars, and motorbikes.

Roads between Ring Road I and Ring Road II: advised restriction on all vehicles.

Outbound routes from Ring Road III to suburban areas (including National Highway 32, Cau Dien, Ho Tung Mau, Le Duc Tho, Le Quang Dao, Thang Long Boulevard, Lang Van Hoa Road, National Highway 21A, Ho Chi Minh Road, National Highway 6, Quang Trung, Tran Phu, Nguyen Trai, Provincial Road 419, Provincial Road 429, Vo Nguyen Giap, National Highway 18): advised restriction on all vehicles (except buses, garbage trucks, emergency repair vehicles, vehicles with security badges, and vehicles serving the Celebration).

(4) Alternative Routes During Road Closures and Restrictions:

Vehicles temporarily banned from National Highway 5, Hanoi – Bac Giang Expressway, and Hanoi – Hai Phong Expressway traveling to Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Expressway must use Thanh Tri Bridge → Ring Road III elevated road → Do Muoi interchange → Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Expressway.

Vehicles from eastern provinces (Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Bac Ninh, etc.) to northern, western, and northwestern provinces (Phu Tho, Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, etc.) should take Phu Dong Bridge → Thanh Tri Bridge → Ring Road III elevated road → Thang Long Bridge → Vo Van Kiet Expressway; or via National Highway 5 → Nguyen Duc Thuan → Thanh Tri Bridge approach → Phu Dong Bridge → Hanoi – Bac Giang Expressway → Hanoi – Thai Nguyen Expressway.

Vehicles from northern provinces (Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Phu Tho, etc.) to southern provinces (Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, etc.) should take National Highway 2 → Vo Van Kiet → Thang Long Bridge → Ring Road III elevated road → Do Muoi interchange → Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Expressway.

Trucks with a designed gross weight of 10 tons or more traveling on Ring Road III elevated road should avoid exiting at interchanges along Pham Van Dong, Pham Hung, Khuat Duy Tien, and Nguyen Xien, and must comply with traffic police directions.

Vehicles are prohibited from stopping or parking on all roads under complete or temporary bans.

Note:

Ring Road I: Nguyen Khoai Dyke – Tran Khat Chan – Dai Co Viet – Xa Dan – O Cho Dua – La Thanh – Cau Giay – Buoi – Lac Long Quan – An Duong Vuong – Au Co – Nghi Tam – Yen Phu – Dyke 401 – Nguyen Khoai Dyke.

Ring Road II: Vinh Tuy Bridge – Minh Khai – Dai La – Truong Chinh – Lang – Buoi Overpass – Vo Chi Cong – Nhat Tan Bridge – Vo Nguyen Giap – Truong Sa – Dong Tru Bridge – Ly Son – Nguyen Van Linh – Dam Quang Trung – Vinh Tuy Bridge.

Ring Road III: National Highway 1 – Thanh Tri Bridge – Do Muoi – Hoang Liet – Phap Van Elevated Road – Nghiem Xuan Yem – Nguyen Xien – Khuat Duy Tien – Pham Hung – Pham Van Dong – Tan Xuan – Vo Van Kiet Expressway.

Traffic restrictions may be adjusted according to the program of the Organizing Committee. Citizens are advised to regularly update and check official information via the websites: https://a80.hanoi.gov.v, https://congan.hanoi.gov.vn, and other official media channels.

The Hanoi Police Department informs citizens and road users to comply, choose appropriate travel routes, and support the police in fulfilling their duties.