Regarding the flooding situation on the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway, Mr. Pham Van Loan, Team Leader of the Maintenance Team for this expressway, said that as of this morning (September 16), due to the prolonged overnight rain in Hanoi , the deepest flooded area at Km191+400 of the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway reached approximately 0.35m, similar to the flooding level yesterday.
With the pumping station operating at maximum capacity, the water level in the flooded area on the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway is receding faster than in previous days (Photo: Ta Hai).
"However, the water is still receding actively. In lanes 1 and 2 (the two lanes closest to the median), four-seater cars and low-clearance vehicles can travel normally," Mr. Loan informed.
Explaining why, despite the receding floodwaters on Hanoi's rivers, the drainage rate in the flooded areas of the expressway remains slow, a representative from the Phap Van - Cau Gie BOT Joint Stock Company stated that the reason is that pumping water into the Nhue River has only been carried out for about two days. Prior to that, the pumping station only operated intermittently to avoid the risk of dike breaches, as required by the authorities.
"Currently, the pumping station is operating at maximum capacity with 6 pumps running 24/7. We will continue to coordinate with relevant authorities to organize traffic diversion and regulation plans appropriate to the flooding situation on the highway, ensuring traffic safety on the route," said the head of the operation and maintenance unit.
Earlier, from the morning of September 10th, rising water levels in the downstream area caused flooding at Km 191+400 on the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway. At peak times, the deepest water level reached approximately 0.8m, while the lowest was around 0.15m.
Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/vi-sao-cao-toc-phap-van-cau-gie-chua-het-ngap-192240916115738611.htm
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