Danger lurks at Bai Lu intersection

Bai Lu Intersection is located in Nghi Yen Commune, Nghi Loc District, an important traffic junction, the intersection between the new National Highway 1A and the old National Highway 1A with heavy traffic. In addition, since Vissai International Seaport was put into operation at the end of 2017, many large trucks supplying raw materials have passed through this area, so the traffic situation here is very complicated.

Many traffic accidents have occurred at this intersection. Most recently, on March 1, 2018, Mr. NVT (born in 1978), residing in Nghi Loc district, was driving a motorbike with license plate 37B2-185.18 in the South-North direction. When he reached the Bai Lu intersection, he collided with a truck, causing the motorbike to fall onto the road. At this time, a passenger bus with license plate 17B-012.30, traveling in the same direction, ran over the victim, causing him to die on the spot.

Bai Lu intersection between old National Highway 1A and new National Highway 1A in Nghi Yen commune, Nghi Loc has complicated traffic situation. Photo: Quang An

Mr. Nguyen Van Nho - a resident living near this intersection said: Over the past 3 years, there have been many traffic accidents at this point, an average of about 10 accidents per month. The most dangerous is at night, there are no lights here, vehicles move in a chaotic manner due to obstructed visibility.

According to observations, at this intersection there are no traffic lights or signs, while the traffic volume of people and vehicles passing by is very high, running at high speed, especially heavy trucks.

U-turns and illegal crossings occur frequently in this area. Photo: Quang An

Many drivers reported that after the new National Highway 1A was opened, the old road section continued to be used, but vehicles traveling from the old National Highway 1A towards Vinh City had their vision obstructed, so many accidents were inevitable. Not only vehicles, but every afternoon, many households also grazed their cattle on this road, sometimes causing long traffic jams. People hope that the authorities will soon install traffic lights to reduce the number of traffic accidents at this hot spot.

Through discussion, Mr. Tran Cong Thanh - Chairman of Nghi Yen Commune People's Committee shared: This "death" intersection often has traffic accidents, making the government and people very insecure. We have proposed many times to the authorities to install traffic lights and lane markings to reduce the risk of accidents, but it has not been implemented yet."