Landslide cleared on key road linking Dong Nai and Lam Dong

A landslide blocked Route DT 755B, the isolated road linking Dong Nai with Lam Dong, after prolonged heavy rain sent soil from a hill onto the roadway.

The incident occurred at about 4 a.m. on September 6 at kilometer 19+300, on the section known as Doc 5 Cay in Phuoc Hoa hamlet, Phuoc Son commune. The affected area was undergoing emergency repair work, and an estimated 10 to 15 cubic meters of soil spilled across the road.

No vehicles or pedestrians were passing at the time, so the slide caused no casualties or property damage. After receiving the report, Phuoc Son authorities sent police, military personnel and relevant agencies to the site. They placed danger signs, directed traffic and worked with the contractor to remove the soil.

The road reopened at about 7:30 a.m., allowing residents and vehicles to travel normally. Commune Chairman Tran Ngoc Cong said prolonged rain in recent days had washed soil from the construction area onto the road.

Local authorities have since worked with the project owner and contractor, requiring stronger safety measures during the repairs. These include additional warning signs, personnel stationed at the site and regular monitoring so officials can respond quickly to new problems.

DT 755B, also known as the Sao Bong to Dang Ha road, serves as the only road connection between Dong Nai, formerly part of Binh Phuoc, and Lam Dong. Thousands of vehicles carrying goods, passengers and agricultural products use it each day. Its hilly terrain leaves several locations vulnerable to soil and rock falls during the rainy season.