Hanoi upgrades key streets ahead of National Day

Concrete medians on major streets such as Dien Bien Phu, Trang Thi, Hung Vuong and Thanh Nien are dismantled and replaced with painted road markings to widen the carriageway ahead of the celebrations. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

At the seven-way Cua Nam intersection, the concrete median on the Trang Thi approach towards Hang Bong – Dien Bien Phu has already been removed. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

This is the route passed by previous parade contingents, including during the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi and the 70th National Day celebrations. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

On Dien Bien Phu Street, concrete medians have been replaced with yellow painted lines, and a fresh asphalt surface is being laid. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

The median on Hung Vuong Street, from the junction with Phan Dinh Phung to Quan Thanh, has also been removed. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

The concrete median at the beginning of Thanh Nien Street has likewise been temporarily dismantled. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

Work is also under way to widen Hung Vuong Street between Tran Phu and Nguyen Thai Hoc, as part of preparations for key national events, including the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

The pavement of Phan Dinh Phung Street is being urgently repaired. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

In addition to improvements along the parade route, large grandstands for the grand parade are being installed in Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

In recent days, grandstands, staging and large video screens have been erected around Ba Dinh Square. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)

In front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a large stage is also being rapidly completed. Around 40,000 people are expected to take part in the ceremony, parade and march celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day in Hanoi. (Photo: Hoai Nam/Vietnam+)