Road vehicles are prohibited from entering the storm center from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri.

Faced with the complex developments and strong intensity of storm No. 5 in 2025, the Vietnam Road Administration has just issued urgent dispatch No. 15/CD-CDBVN directing Road Management Areas, Departments of Construction, Project Management Boards and BOT enterprises on the entire route from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri to immediately deploy measures to prevent natural disasters, ensure traffic safety and people's lives.

The Vietnam Road Administration strictly prohibits all road vehicles (including fixed passenger cars, contract cars, and tourist cars) from entering the storm center and areas directly affected by storm No. 5, especially sections on the national highway and expressway system from Thanh Hoa to Quang Tri.

For fixed passenger transport routes, transport businesses are required to proactively adjust itineraries, change departure times, and choose alternative routes to avoid landslides and deep flooding, ensuring absolute safety for passengers.

Heavy rain and waves hitting the shore caused many roads in Sam Son ward to be deeply flooded, forcing authorities to put up danger warning signs. (Photo: Viet Hoang/VNA)

For contract vehicles and tourist vehicles, it is strictly forbidden to operate in areas with warnings of natural disasters, floods, and landslides. At the same time, transport units must regularly update weather information and coordinate with local authorities to respond promptly.

To prevent and overcome the consequences of natural disasters, agencies and units shall inspect all ferry terminals, pontoon bridges, ferry piers and means of transport serving river crossings under their management; prohibit the organization of passenger transport across rivers when storm No. 5 makes landfall and in bad weather conditions: thunderstorms, storms, and heavy floods.

Agencies and units inspect and assess the condition of bridges in the area affected by storm No. 5; for cable-stayed bridges and weak suspension bridges, it is necessary to organize regular monitoring and prohibit people and vehicles from traveling when storm No. 5 makes landfall to ensure safety. At the same time, review the entire national highway system and local roads under management, prioritizing inspection of routes: Connecting administrative centers, evacuation points, ports, bus stations, storm shelters; Areas with frequent landslides, falling rocks, prolonged deep flooding or high risk of traffic insecurity.

At vulnerable locations, areas under repair or at risk of insecurity, organize 24/7 guard duty and vigilance. Absolutely do not allow people and vehicles to pass through dangerous areas without safety measures in place.

Agencies and units shall set up remote warning systems, fully arrange signs, barriers, and night lights in landslide, deep-flooded areas or areas with high risk of accidents. Regularly update weather developments, flood forecasts and landslide warnings to adjust traffic organization and traffic flow plans accordingly. Proactively set up bypasses, temporary routes, and U-turn points when necessary.

According to VNA/Vietnam+

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/xa-hoi/202508/cam-phuong-tien-duong-bo-di-vao-vung-tam-bao-tu-thanh-hoa-den-quang-tri-2281388/