Floods and Landslides Disrupt Traffic Across Central Vietnam

Strategic Insights -

Floods and landslides have caused chaos across central Vietnam, with heavy rain and overflowing water making roads impassable. The National Highway 1, North-South Expressway, and Ho Chi Minh Road are among those affected, with authorities diverting traffic to ensure safety. The Vietnam Road Department, Department of Construction, and local Traffic Police forces have issued instructions for vehicles to circulate, with some areas completely cut off due to landslides.

Key Takeaways:

  • The National Highway 1, North-South Expressway, and Ho Chi Minh Road are congested due to floods and landslides.
  • Authorities have diverted traffic to National Highway 1, starting from La Son intersection, to ensure safety.
  • The La Son - Tuy Loan Expressway was congested as of October 29, with water overflowing across the road surface.
  • Landslides have been reported at various points, including Km 12+300 on the Luy Duong, and Km 8 on the Ho Chi Minh Road section through Hue City.
  • Vehicles traveling on the Cam Lo - La Son highway in the North-South direction have been diverted to Km 848 + 875 of National Highway 1.
  • Road Management Area III has coordinated with the Traffic Police force to regulate traffic at flooded areas and ensure safety for people and vehicles.
  • Ho Chi Minh Road through Da Nang has 18 locations with one lane of traffic, with 4 congested locations that cannot be opened to traffic.
  • Vehicles traveling from the North and Central regions to the Central Highlands must follow Highway 1 or Highway 24 to Kon Tum ward (Quang Ngai), or follow Ba Ri intersection (Gia Lai) to Pleiku ward (Gia Lai).

Statistics:

  • 4 congested locations on Ho Chi Minh Road through Da Nang were reported as of October 29.
  • 3 landslide points on the Ho Chi Minh Highway West branch section passing through Hue City were reported.
  • 2 landslide points on the National Highway 49 section passing through Binh Dien commune (Hue) were reported.
  • The number of landslides has increased, many national highways continue to be congested.

Sources:

  • Vietnam Road Department
  • Department of Construction
  • Local Traffic Police forces
  • Ho Chi Minh Road section La Son - Tuy Loan Report from the Hue City Peoples Committee as of October 29
  • Road Management Office II.5
  • Road Management Area III