New traffic system comes into force in Vientiane city centre

Traffic flow on this road running parallel to the Mekong River has changed from one-way to two-way. - VT

VIENTIANE: The Vientiane Traffic Police Department is deploying 145 personnel across the city centre to help drivers adjust to changes in traffic flow, which have been introduced to accommodate the planned Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Head of the Department, Lieutenant Colonel Sangkhom Phommalat, said police were out in force to help and advise motorists, not to penalise them.