Authorities in Lao Cai province are conducting thorough assessments and implementing measures to mitigate the risk of landslides that could block essential roads, particularly during heavy rainfall. The focus is on ensuring that key transportation routes remain open and safe for the local population.

Following recent heavy rains, many roads in Lao Cai have experienced landslides, including a significant incident at Km11+150 on National Route 2D, where approximately 150 cubic meters of earth and rock slid down, covering a stretch of 15 meters. Although traffic flow in the area has been maintained, the risk of further landslides remains a concern, especially with the forecast of continued heavy rains.

Local resident Dang Thi Ngan expressed her worries about traveling through areas with steep slopes during rainy days, highlighting the anxiety felt by many who use these roads. The situation is not isolated to National Route 2D; multiple roads across the province have reported landslides following recent weather events.

In the aftermath of heavy rains at the end of August, approximately 2,708 cubic meters of earth and rock were reported to have slid down slopes onto various national and local roads. In response, road management units have mobilized personnel and equipment to clear debris and ensure the roads are passable.

Representatives from the 909 Construction and Trade Development Company, which manages nearly 350 kilometers of road in Lao Cai, stated that they are actively identifying and monitoring high-risk areas to prevent traffic disruptions. This includes key routes that connect residential areas.

Similarly, the Yen Bai Road Construction Company, which oversees over 325 kilometers of roads in the province, is also taking proactive steps by regularly inspecting and monitoring sites prone to landslides, particularly in mountainous regions that are frequently affected by heavy rainfall.

Key areas, such as the section from Km239 to Km243 on the Khau Phạ Pass, have been identified as critical points requiring close monitoring. Patrol teams are stationed in these areas to conduct regular checks and coordinate with local authorities to promptly address any emerging threats to transportation.

Nguyen Xuan Ha, Deputy Director of the Lao Cai Road Maintenance Management Board, noted that plans have been established for locations that experience annual landslides, including the stockpiling of materials and equipment for rapid response. In the 2026-2027 period, the province has allocated 168 billion VND for the repair and maintenance of roads, which is expected to enhance the resilience of the transportation system against increasingly severe weather conditions.