According to observations by reporters from Giao Thong Newspaper, the N3 road from Vieng Bridge to Oc Bridge, approximately 4km long, has almost no asphalt surface left. The road surface is covered with mud and dirt, and is riddled with potholes, especially on the curves.
Potholes and large depressions are everywhere on the N3 road.
According to residents of Hau Boi Loc village, My Phuc commune, My Loc district, the road has been in disrepair for many years, making travel difficult and unsafe. To make travel easier, in many places, residents have taken it upon themselves to fill in potholes and puddles on the road surface with bricks and stones.
Mr. Bui Dinh Khoe, from Hau Boi Loc village, said that many people transporting goods on the road experience accidents when their wheels slip into potholes, causing the vehicles to overturn and the goods to spill out, which is a very sad sight.
"What's most heartbreaking is seeing the students cycling to school and slipping and falling into potholes, scattering their books and getting their clothes dirty and soaked. We bought broken bricks ourselves to temporarily patch up the puddles and holes on the road, but it's only a temporary fix," Mr. Khoẻ said.
Locals bought broken bricks themselves to repair damaged sections of the N3 road.
Mr. Bui The Tan (61 years old, Hau Boi Tay village, My Phuc commune) said that there have been several traffic accidents when cyclists and motorcyclists slipped and fell due to the damaged road. Because the road is narrow and in such poor condition, cars often choose detours to avoid going through it.
"We have petitioned the authorities from the commune to the My Loc district level many times. Now, all we can do is wait for the authorities at all levels to pay attention and repair this road so that people can travel, trade, and conduct business more conveniently," Mr. Tan expressed his hope.
Locals clear the grass along the roadside to make travel easier.
It is known that before 2009, this road was part of an inter-communal route; although small, it had a relatively good asphalt surface.
Since being planned as the N3 route (district road), as part of the Tran cultural infrastructure project, the road has been widened by building bamboo embankments along the Vinh Giang river. However, the project has been abandoned for more than 10 years, and the road is becoming increasingly dilapidated.
The severely damaged road is causing difficulties for commuters.
Speaking with a reporter from Giao Thong Newspaper, Mr. Dang Huy Hiep, Chairman of the People's Committee of My Phuc commune, said that the locality had also received complaints from residents about the serious deterioration of the N3 road (along the Vinh Giang river) from Vieng Bridge to Oc Bridge, which has been ongoing for a long time.
The People's Committee of My Phuc commune has reported to the competent authorities to consider investing in upgrading the road to facilitate convenient travel for residents, ensure traffic safety, and avoid negatively impacting socio -economic development as well as the process of building new rural areas in the locality.
The road surface resembled a small pond after heavy rains.
Mr. Le Quang Huy, Vice Chairman of the My Loc District People's Committee, confirmed that the N3 road, a district-level road, has seriously deteriorated. Voters have made numerous requests, and the district has included a project to repair and upgrade this road in its medium-term public investment plan.
However, according to Mr. Huy, this road was previously part of the Tran cultural infrastructure project. After the project was adjusted, some items needed to be finalized, therefore, the My Loc District People's Committee is requesting the Nam Dinh Provincial People's Committee to complete the finalization procedures, after which the district will proceed with the investment procedures.
People wade through water on the streets after the rain.
"My Loc District is working diligently with the Management Board of Key Projects of Nam Dinh Province to finalize the procedures for settling the completed work volume of the Tran cultural infrastructure project, after which investment procedures will be established. After completing the investment procedures according to regulations, this road will be constructed in 2024," Mr. Huy said.
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