Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City will temporarily close one direction of the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay highway starting September 2nd to manage anticipated traffic congestion. Specifically, vehicles traveling from Ho Chi Minh City towards Dong Nai province may be prohibited from using the highway between 5 AM and midnight, depending on real-time traffic conditions. This marks the first time traffic police have implemented a full “requisition” of both highway lanes to accommodate the large influx of vehicles returning to the city after the five-day holiday. The measure aims to ease congestion from the Eastern regions and coastal provinces. The temporary closure prioritizes the flow of traffic *towards* Ho Chi Minh City. Officials will continuously monitor the situation and adjust restrictions accordingly. The decision reflects the challenges of managing increased traffic volume following extended public holidays.