Prenn Pass in Da Lat has severe landslides, temporarily stopping traffic

A large landslide appeared at Prenn Pass in Da Lat, causing rocks and many pine trees from the slope to fall onto the road, completely burying the pass in the middle of the route.

Authorities have blocked off Prenn Pass in Da Lat to ensure safety while repairs are being made - Photo: MV

At noon on December 4, a large landslide appeared on Prenn Pass in Da Lat, causing rocks and many pine trees from the slope to fall onto the road, completely burying the pass in the middle of the route.

Immediately upon receiving the news, the functional forces of Xuan Huong Ward - Da Lat coordinated with the Traffic Police Department of Lam Dong Provincial Police to block off the scene, set up barriers, and temporarily stopped two-way traffic.

Authorities temporarily divert traffic up and down Da Lat via Ta Nung Pass (Provincial Road 725) and Sacom Tuyen Lam Pass.

According to initial records, tens of cubic meters of soil, rocks, tree trunks and roots covered the road surface, creating a risk of further landslides if heavy rain continues.

There have been no reports of casualties or vehicle damage at the time of the landslide; on-site inspections are continuing to ensure there are no more trapped vehicles.

Local forces have arranged markers and warning signs, and assigned officers to be on duty 24/7 to keep watch and prevent curious people from approaching the dangerous landslide edge.

Trees from the embankment fell onto the road surface of Prenn Pass, Da Lat - Photo: MV

The specialized agency simultaneously deployed two tasks: clearing and urgently unloading the mass of materials that had spilled onto the road surface to quickly open a technical path and checking the stability of the slope, especially the hidden cracks on the positive slope. The drainage system along and across the landslide area was cleared to reduce the pressure of groundwater on the slope.

Update on mountain passes to Da Lat until 13:00 on December 4

Prenn Pass (Highway 20): stops operating at 12:00 on December 4.

Mimosa Pass (Highway 20): stops operating at 7am on December 4.

D'Ran Pass (Highway 20): under repair.

Highway 27C: still temporarily closed after a serious landslide on the night of November 16, the road is being inspected and restored. Vehicles traveling from Nha Trang to Da Lat use the routes to Phan Rang, then follow Highway 27, Highway 20 to Da Lat or vice versa.

Bao Loc Pass (National Highway 20): traffic normal.

Da Mi Pass (Highway 55): traffic normal.

Gia Bac Pass (National Highway 28) and Dai Ninh Pass (National Highway 28B): currently interrupted due to landslides.

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