Nghe An invests 17 billion VND to build embankment to prevent landslides on Lam River bank, section passing Chom Lom bridge

The embankment section of Lam River in Con Cuong district is 515 m long. Photo: Bao Han

Landslide situation along Lam River bank from Khe Thoi to upstreamChom Lom BridgeLang Khe commune has been experiencing frequent and complicated landslides for many years now, affecting people’s lives and property. Therefore, the construction of stone embankments to prevent landslides on this river section is extremely necessary.

According to the design, the embankment crest elevation is +44.0m, the embankment crest is poured with reinforced concrete beams, size 25x45 cm. The embankment body is paved with 30 cm thick rubble stone, underneath is a 10 cm thick layer of crushed stone. The embankment foot structure is made of tumbled stone to create a sloping roof, the outside is covered with a layer of galvanized stone dragon carpet, each dragon has a diameter of 60 cm, 10 m long.

The elevation of the embankment base is from +38.50m, the structure is made of dry aggregate stone, 1.75m wide and 60cm thick. On the embankment line, there are 5 washing wharves, the structure is made of concrete.Currently the construction unit is speeding up progress.

The construction unit is speeding up progress. Photo: Bao Han

Deployment of construction of embankment to prevent landslides on Lam river bank through Lang Khe communeCon Cuong districthas important significance, overcoming riverbank erosion, ensuring the safety of lives and property of more than 1,000 people, protecting 150 hectares of agricultural land and infrastructure works in the area, contributing to ensuring social security, promoting local economic development.