Many National Highways in the mountainous areas of Nghe An are severely damaged.
(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the impact of storm No. 3, many national highways in the mountainous areas of Nghe An province were severely damaged. There were serious landslides that were at risk of road closure.
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| On National Highway 16, at km 264 + 600, Doc Chuoi section (in Chau Kim commune, Que Phong district), many very serious cracks appeared across the road. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| According to local residents, the crack appeared on July 19 and is now getting bigger. By the afternoon of July 20, at its largest point, the crack was about 3cm wide. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| National Highway 16 is a very important route, connecting the border communes of Que Phong district such as Tri Le, Nam Nhong, Cam Muon, Quang Phong with the center of Kim Son town. In particular, this is also the main route connecting the western districts of Nghe An such as Ky Son, Tuong Duong, Que Phong to Thanh Hoa province. (In the photo, the section with a long crack appears). Photo: Ho Phuong |
| Video of cracks on Highway 16. |
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| More than half of the roadway has collapsed and cracked. The riverbank below has been eroded and has caused a frog mouth. The railing systems have also been collapsed and swept away by the water. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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| This is a key route connecting Chau Tien, Chau Thanh, Chau Hong, Chau Cuong communes with the center of Quy Hop district. In addition, it is also the gateway connecting Quy Hop district with the inner communes of Que Phong and Quy Chau districts... Photo: Ho Phuong |
