Stone embankment to prevent landslides on National Highway 16

In recent days, due to the impact of storm No. 4, Que Phong district has had heavy rain in many places, causing landslides on roads, affecting people's traffic. The most dangerous section is the Chuoi slope on National Highway 16.

According to the reporter, this landslide area is about 300 meters from the subsidence point that occurred last July. Here, there is a layer of weak humus soil after the rains, large cracks can be clearly seen. Many giant rocks have rolled down to the edge of the road, very dangerous.

Mr. Vi Van Chung in Tri Le commune said: This National Highway 16 is both steep and has many curves, so it is difficult for vehicles to pass through. Now, there are more dangerous landslides, so people are very scared, many people do not dare to pass through here, especially at night...

Faced with this situation, the authorities have implemented a plan to build an embankment to prevent landslides at this location. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Son - Head of the Road Traffic Department of Que Phong district said: At this location, there is an underground water source, plus the continuous rain in recent days, so the risk of further landslides is very high. Currently, the unit is implementing the construction of a 41-meter-long rock embankment below to prevent rocks and soil from spilling onto the road. This is a temporary solution to minimize risks during these peak rainy days.

It is known that the subsidence point on National Highway 16 continues to subside after recent rains, with a measured subsidence of about 6 meters. However, because the temporary road has been completed, people can still travel safely, except for heavy vehicles that are not allowed to pass through the checkpoint.

Not only landslides on National Highway 16, but currently, in Que Phong district, there are still dangerous landslides such as on National Highway 48D, roads leading to Nam Giai and Cam Muon communes...

Mr. Lo Minh Tuong - Chairman of Nam Giai Commune People's Committee said: After the recent days of continuous rain, the road from Chau Kim commune intersection to the commune has many large and small landslides, including 4 large ones in Pong and Puc villages. Currently, 45 households in these villages are at high risk and are ready to evacuate when the weather is bad. The locality has also established teams to inspect and review weak points in the area, and to warn people not to collect firewood or catch fish along streams, etc.

During the discussion, Mr. Bui Van Hien - Vice Chairman of Que Phong District People's Committee said: For landslides along roads and residential areas, the district has directed local authorities to put up signs and string up warning ropes to warn people, reminding them to limit going through these areas. For high-risk areas, machinery will be mobilized to level and create paths for people, limiting isolation on days of heavy rain. In addition, communes need to proactively review weak points, prepare forces, vehicles, and materials 24/7 to respond with the 4-on-the-spot motto.