The road to Mang Den is cracked for more than 100 meters.

Tourists check in at Mang Den, a place located 1,200 meters above sea level, with a cool climate year-round. Photo: Linh Huynh .

On November 15th, the Quang Ngai Department of Construction announced that at Km112+200 on National Highway 24, in the section passing through Mang Den commune, a 100-meter-long crack had appeared, causing the road surface to bulge by approximately 1.2 meters.

Authorities have placed warning signs, cordoned off both ends of the damaged area, and organized traffic diversion, ensuring that only half of the road is open for traffic. Vehicles are required to reduce speed and follow instructions to ensure safety.

The Department of Construction, in coordination with local authorities, is determining the cause and urgently developing a plan for remediation. Authorities are on duty 24/7 at the scene to regulate traffic and monitor the condition of the road surface.

The damaged condition of National Highway 24 is affecting the travel of tourists to Mang Den, especially during the end of the year when the number of visitors increases sharply.

A crack over 100 meters long appeared on National Highway 24 passing through Mang Den commune on the morning of November 15th. Photo: Quang Ngai Construction Department.

Previously, according to statistics, Mang Den commune suffered heavy damage after typhoon No. 13 (Kalmaegi), with many public works, houses, schools and medical facilities damaged, totaling approximately 3 billion VND in losses.

Located at an altitude of 1,200 meters, Mang Den is considered the "second Da Lat" with its cool climate year-round and a forest cover rate of over 75%.

In recent years, the number of visitors to the area has increased dramatically, from 120,000 in 2021 to 1.2 million in 2024, a 900% increase. This year, Mang Den is expected to welcome more than 1.5 million visitors.

Speaking to Tri Thuc - Znews , Mr. Dang Quang Ha, Secretary of the Party Committee of Mang Den commune, said that the goal is for the area to meet the criteria of a national tourist zone by 2030, becoming a leading nature resort center in Vietnam.

"Tourism is the foundation, connecting the sea and the forest. We are building a sustainable tourism ecosystem based on nature and local culture," he said.

In addition, the general planning for the construction of the Mang Den tourist area until 2045 has been approved by the Prime Minister, paving the way for the synchronized development of infrastructure, resort services, and ecotourism products.