Install convex mirrors to 'guard' the 'road of death'

(Baonghean.vn) - National Highway 16, the section through Doc Chuoi (Que Phong) has long been known by locals as the 'road of death' because of the frequent occurrence of traffic accidents.

New convex mirrors installed on National Highway 16, through Doc Chuoi, Chau Kim Commune (Que Phong). Photo: Hung Cuong

Faced with that situation, recently the authorities have installed convex mirrors to ensure traffic safety.

Mr. Vo Xuan Hoang, an expert of the Department of Career Capital Management under the Nghe An Department of Transport, said: "We have initially installed 4 new convex mirrors on Doc Chuoi Street, on National Highway 16, the section running through Chau Kim Commune, so that traffic participants can observe in hidden places, ensuring safety. The installation of convex mirrors was carried out at km 261 + 267 under the 2017 Traffic Works Repair Project."

On the morning of August 20, four new convex mirrors were installed at dangerous sharp bends.

A sharp turn on Highway 16, the section passing through Doc Chuoi, is equipped with a convex mirror. Photo: Hung Cuong

Nearly 10 years ago, many convex mirrors were installed on this road at sharp bends, but they were damaged by inconsiderate people. Due to the lack of convex mirrors, since the beginning of 2017, there have been many rollover accidents and many collisions between vehicles going in opposite directions, causing casualties.

Hung Cuong