Vu Duc Nhuan, Chairman of Son Dien Commune People's Committee, stated that as of 17:00, vehicles, motorcycles, and light trucks were permitted to cross the pass. The construction team deployed 5 excavators, 2 wheel loaders, and numerous dump trucks to clear the landslide sites and remove fallen trees obstructing the roadway.

Vehicles passing a landslide site on Gia Bac Pass, afternoon of 7/12. Photo: Hoai Thanh

At several significant landslide locations, only one lane was accessible, prompting recommendations for heavy trucks, container trucks, and large passenger buses to limit their transit.

The complete removal of residual earth and rock is anticipated to require at least one week. During this period, Son Dien Commune will collaborate with the managing authority to manage traffic flow and ensure vehicle safety.

Gia Bac Pass experienced multiple landslides throughout November. Heavy rainfall from the afternoon of 3/12 to the morning of 4/12 triggered 20 new landslide sites, with an estimated 21,000 cubic meters of earth and rock spilling onto the road, rendering the pass impassable. Twenty trapped vehicles were subsequently rescued.

Currently, all three passes — Mimosa, Gia Bac, and Prenn — have reopened to traffic, while D'ran Pass is undergoing repairs. Graphic: Tam Thao

Recent heavy rains and flooding also led to landslides on Mimosa and D'ran passes, causing traffic disruptions. Furthermore, over 6,000 homes were inundated, and dozens of fishing boats sank.

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