The only road in Ky Son remains in disarray after the flash floods.

Van Truong December 1, 2022 08:58

(Baonghean.vn) - The only road from Muong Xen town to Tay Son commune (Ky Son district) was completely destroyed in many sections by the recent flash flood. Currently, the district and people of Tay Son commune are trying to temporarily repair the road so that it is passable by motorbike.

A section of the road leading to Tay Son commune, Ky Son district, is blocked.negative slope landslide, extending deep into the road, with a deep ravine below. Photo: Van Truong

A resident of Tay Son commune, Ky Son district, shared: "Although the road has been temporarily repaired, only motorbikes can pass through. In many sections, we have to push motorbikes along landslides, with dangerous ravines below. It takes more than an hour to travel 12 km from Muong Xen town to Tay Son commune." (Photo: Van Truong)

There are still rocks hanging down the mountain, and the risk of landslides could continue at any time. Photo: Van Truong

Mr. Vu No Denh - Chairman of the People's Committee of Tay Son CommuneAccording to the report: This is the only road leading into Tay Son commune, serving 6 villages and over 300 households. After the floods, the commune mobilized villagers to use hoes, shovels, and manual labor to temporarily repair the damaged road. (In the photo: Many sections of the road are still difficult to access by motorbike). Photo: Contributor

Some sections of the road require 3-4 people to get a motorbike through. Photo: Contributor.

The road still has many large rocks scattered around, making traffic very difficult. Photo: Van Truong

Mr. Vi Van Son, Deputy Head of the Economic and Infrastructure Department of Ky Son District, said: The district has mobilized machinery to assist people in repairing three sections of road damaged by landslides at Km8, each section over 30 meters long. Efforts are focused on clearing the landslide areas, initially to allow motorbike access. The district aims to temporarily reopen the road to Tay Son commune for automobiles by the New Year. (Photo: Contributor)

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Van Truong