Two large cracks appear threatening Highway 24 and residential areas in Quang Ngai

National Highway 24, the only road connecting Quang Ngai provincial capital with 40 western communes (formerly Kon Tum province), has just had two cracks appear near the edge of the road, located at Ba Tang slope, Mang Den commune.

Dangerous crack right on the embankment of National Highway 24, Ba Tang slope, Mang Den commune - Photo: THUAN THANG

On November 1, Mr. Nguyen Nhat Truong, Vice Chairman of Mang Den Commune People's Committee ( Quang Ngai Province), said that the authorities had mobilized machinery to clear about 1,000m³ of rock and soil that had slid from the embankment onto National Highway 24, near Ba Tang slope (Mang Den Commune), to ensure smooth traffic.

At the same location as the slope, a crack about 50m long and 20-50cm wide appeared, "suspended" high above, with the potential risk of further landslides and collapse onto the road at any time. Especially at a time when Quang Ngai is having rain again, and the ground is "full of water" after many days of heavy rain and high flow.

According to the leader of Mang Den Commune People's Committee, the area where the crack appeared has an estimated volume of soil and rock of about 3,000m³. The local government has informed the road management unit to monitor and develop a plan to thoroughly handle it when the weather is sunny.

Currently, authorities have put up warning signs, arranged machinery on standby, and are ready to clear rocks and soil if a landslide occurs to ensure traffic.

National Highway 24 is about 165km long, is the only traffic route connecting Quang Ngai province with the Central Highlands region, and plays an important role. This is also the road leading to Mang Den tourist area.

Some "overhanging" soil in the cracked area was cleaned up - Photo: THUAN THANG

At group 4 of Tra Van village, Tay Tra Bong commune, Quang Ngai, a crack about 400m long and 10-30cm wide was also discovered, surrounding a residential area.

This location is at the headwaters of Ka Tinh hydropower plant, the abyss is about 500m deep, if the crack collapses it will be extremely dangerous.

Tay Tra Bong Commune authorities immediately coordinated with the Defense Command of Area 1 - Son Tinh (under the Military Command of Quang Ngai Province) to mobilize 15 officers, 2 cars and necessary equipment to the scene to support the evacuation of all residents to a safe place.

At the same time, stay on top of developments to respond promptly if a bad situation occurs.

Mr. Bui Thanh Dung - Chairman of Tay Tra Bong Commune People's Committee - informed that the cracks continue to widen, many locations have sunk more than 1 meter. The locality has arranged temporary accommodation and food for the people and will report to Quang Ngai Provincial People's Committee to request urgent handling.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/xuat-hien-hai-vet-nut-lon-de-doa-quoc-lo-24-va-khu-dan-cu-o-quang-ngai-20251101173737469.htm