In recent days, many readers have reported traffic congestion at the Cong Truong Dan Chu six-way intersection.
Ongoing drainage construction for metro line 2
From September 16 to 18, congestion in this area has been prolonged, occurring in the morning from around 7:30 AM and in the afternoon from 4:30 PM.
One reason is that this area has «barricades» erected for the construction of the drainage system for metro line 2 (Ben Thanh – Tham Luong).
Due to the ongoing construction, during peak hours, vehicles line up bumper-to-bumper on the roads at this six-way intersection: Vo Thi Sau, Dien Bien Phu, Ba Huyen Thanh Quan…
The direction from the roundabout to Nguyen Thuong Hien Street is completely gridlocked, with buses, cars, and motorcycles squeezing together and inching forward slowly.
Meanwhile, on the branch from Vo Thi Sau towards the roundabout, vehicles also form long queues. Some impatient residents, afraid of being late for work, ride their motorcycles onto the sidewalks, affecting pedestrians.
Amid the heavy traffic, even with constant horn honking, drivers are forced to «give up» as they cannot move through the traffic flow. Pedestrians also find it very difficult to cross the road.
Residents hope the construction units will accelerate progress to soon remove the «barricades» in this area, restore the road surface, or implement alternative traffic management solutions to reduce congestion and facilitate travel.
A 67-year-old resident in the area mentioned that the roundabout has always been prone to frequent traffic jams and congestion. Since the construction «barricades» were installed, the congestion has worsened. Motorcyclists riding on the sidewalks have caused sections to peel off.
It is reported that the units are striving to accelerate construction progress to restore the road surface by October 2025.
Hope for guidance to facilitate travel through Cong Truong Dan Chu area
The Road Traffic Management Center has sent a document to the Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Management Authority (MAUR) and related units to enhance safety measures and reduce the risk of congestion in this area.
The Center noted that the units have implemented 24/7 construction barriers, and two locations—in front of house number 1E on 3 Thang 2 Street and in front of house number 375 on Nguyen Thuong Hien Street—have led to a narrowing of the road width.
This has increased the risk of traffic congestion, with vehicles forming long queues on routes such as 3 Thang 2, Cach Mang Thang Tam, and Vo Thi Sau. The Center requested MAUR to instruct contractors and construction units to promptly install notification banners and provide full information to residents and commuters, along with appropriate guidance.
An MAUR representative stated that they will direct inspections, closely monitor the situation, and coordinate with relevant units to implement the above measures to help residents travel more safely and conveniently.
MAUR commits to working with contractors and construction units to accelerate progress and soon remove the «barricades,» deploying personnel to guide traffic flow.
Many residents believe that since the construction is prolonged, the management board and relevant authorities should provide guidance for alternative routes to avoid vehicles converging in this area, causing difficulties for commuters.
Some images recorded at the Cong Truong Dan Chu six-way intersection:
