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Urgent Landslide Repairs Underway on Vietnam's National Highway 20 Ahead of Rainy Season
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Urgent Landslide Repairs Underway on Vietnam's National Highway 20 Ahead of Rainy Season

From Thanh Niรชn · (1h ago) Vietnamese Positive tone

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Authorities in Lam Dong province are urgently addressing landslides along National Highway 20 and on D'Ran Pass to ensure safety before the rainy season.
  • Construction units are implementing reinforcement measures, including steel sheet piling and gabion walls, to stabilize affected slopes.
  • Approximately 10 billion VND has been allocated for emergency repairs to secure a 11km stretch of National Highway 20, which experienced severe landslides late last year.

In a proactive move to safeguard vital transportation routes, authorities in Lam Dong province are undertaking urgent measures to repair and reinforce areas prone to landslides along National Highway 20 and the D'Ran Pass. This critical work is being expedited to ensure the safety of travelers and the smooth flow of traffic before the onset of the upcoming rainy season.

As reported by Thanh Niรชn, construction crews are working diligently at key locations, including the section near the suspension bridge on D'Ran Pass and along National Highway 20 in Xuan Truong Ward, Da Lat. Significant efforts are underway to stabilize the slopes, with measures such as driving steel sheet piles and constructing gabion walls to prevent further erosion and potential collapses. These reinforcements are crucial for mitigating the risks associated with heavy rainfall.

The urgency of this project is underscored by the severe landslides that occurred late last year, particularly the incident near the suspension bridge on D'Ran Pass. That event saw a massive amount of earth and rock, estimated at over 60,000 cubic meters, cascade down, directly threatening the highway. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee has allocated approximately 10 billion VND for emergency repairs to secure a 11km section of National Highway 20.

Thanh Niรชn has been closely following the progress, noting that the provincial Department of Construction is overseeing the project and pushing contractors to accelerate the repair work. The commitment to completing these repairs before the rainy season highlights the authorities' dedication to public safety and the maintenance of essential infrastructure. This concerted effort demonstrates a strong response to the challenges posed by natural disasters and ensures that key routes remain accessible and secure for the community.

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โ€” Thanh NiรชnReferencing a previous article by Thanh Niรชn that highlighted the ongoing issues with landslides on D'Ran Pass.
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Originally published by Thanh Niรชn in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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