National Highway 1A through Ha Tinh is in a dilapidated state after the rain.

07/11/2024 | 04:54

TPO – Many sections of National Highway 1A passing through Cam Xuyen and Ky Anh districts ( Ha Tinh province) have potholes, peeling, and rutting after a prolonged period of heavy rain. The road management unit stated that the prolonged heavy rain combined with high traffic volume caused the road to deteriorate.

Close-up view of National Highway 1A through Ha Tinh province, showing signs of peeling and rutting. Video : Pham Truong.

National Highway 1A, passing through Ha Tinh province, is 128 km long, starting from Ben Thuy Bridge and ending at Deo Ngang Pass. It is a crucial transportation route, considered the "backbone" of the road transport system in the area. However, after a long period of operation, many sections of National Highway 1A in Ha Tinh now have damaged, peeling, and rutted road surfaces.

Besides the sections of National Highway 1A from the south of Ben Thuy Bridge to the north of the Ha Tinh City bypass, a 35km stretch built under the BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model, which are degraded and currently being repaired and upgraded by the managing unit, many potholes and rutting have also appeared along the route through Cam Xuyen and Ky Anh districts and Ky Anh town. The image shows a damaged section in Cam Xuyen town (Cam Xuyen district).

Observations show that in the Cau Rac area (Cam Minh commune, Cam Xuyen district), many sections of the road surface are uneven and have potholes, posing a danger to road users. The deteriorated road surface is also evident on the route through Ky Dong and Ky Khang communes (Ky Anh district).

"With the heavy rain these past few days, many sections of the road near the Rac Bridge have cracked and become pothole-filled. This is also a sharp bend, making it quite dangerous for vehicles," said Mr. Thong (35 years old, Cam Xuyen district).

The joints on the surface of the garbage bridge are also peeling, showing signs of deterioration.

Many sections of the road are damaged and have potholes, but they are only temporarily filled with a small amount of gravel and asphalt, causing traffic safety hazards and posing a potential risk of traffic accidents.

Mr. Vo Truong Giang – Head of Road Management Office II.3 (Road Management Area II – Vietnam Road Administration) said that the unit regularly inspects and requires the units assigned to maintain and repair damaged areas. In the image, the asphalt surface is peeling off along with a large amount of stones and gravel covering the road surface.

“Prolonged heavy rain combined with high traffic volume makes deterioration and damage unavoidable. Repairs are only localized to ensure the safety of people and vehicles passing through because the annual renovation budget is limited and very difficult to manage,” Mr. Giang shared. The image shows a repair site on Ho Bridge (Cam Xuyen district). The construction unit has blocked half of the lanes, but the heavy rain for several days has caused construction to temporarily stop.

Pham Truong