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Dong Nai Chairman Orders Action on National Highway 51 Traffic Gridlock
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Dong Nai Chairman Orders Action on National Highway 51 Traffic Gridlock

From Thanh Niên · (4d ago) Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Authorities in Dong Nai province, Vietnam, are addressing severe traffic congestion on National Highway 51 caused by road repair construction.
  • Provincial Chairman has ordered an urgent review of the construction methods, traffic management, and a shift to nighttime or off-peak hours for repairs to minimize disruption.
  • The highway, a vital route for freight and passenger transport, has been experiencing prolonged gridlock due to the ongoing repairs, impacting local commerce and daily life.

The traffic chaos on National Highway 51 has become an unbearable burden for the people of Dong Nai province. For days, kilometers-long queues have choked this vital artery, a situation that is not merely an inconvenience but a serious impediment to the daily lives of our citizens and the smooth flow of goods. The provincial leadership, under Chairman's directive, has finally taken decisive action.

The organization of barriers for repairing damaged sections on National Highway 51 through Dong Nai province has caused traffic jams extending for many kilometers, seriously affecting the circulation of the people and the transport of goods.

— Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee ChairmanDescribing the severity of the traffic congestion caused by road repairs.

This is not just about fixing potholes; it's about restoring normalcy and demonstrating effective governance. The order to prioritize nighttime construction and implement a 'three shifts, four teams' approach signals a commitment to swift resolution. We expect the contractors to not only accelerate the work but also to manage it with greater consideration for the public, ensuring that repairs are completed section by section without causing prolonged gridlock.

Prioritize construction at reasonable hours (prioritize nighttime construction, off-peak hours), do not let long-term congestion occur.

— Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee ChairmanDirecting the construction company on scheduling to mitigate traffic jams.

The situation underscores the critical importance of National Highway 51, a route that handles a massive volume of traffic daily. Its deterioration and the subsequent repair efforts have highlighted the need for better planning and execution of infrastructure projects. While international news might focus on the economic impact, for us in Dong Nai, it's about the immediate relief for our communities and the resilience of our local transport network. This is a local problem demanding a local, responsive solution, and we are watching closely to ensure it is delivered.

Strengthen construction with 'three shifts, four teams', supplement machinery and equipment, minimize construction time, and complete the repair project of National Highway 51 as soon as possible.

— Dong Nai Provincial People's Committee ChairmanInstructing the contractor to expedite the repair work.
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Originally published by Thanh Niên in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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