Vĩnh Hảo – Phan Thiết and Phan Thiết – Dầu Giây Highways Officially Open to Traffic

According to the Road Management Unit IV, heavy rainfall since early this morning caused water from the hillsides to overflow onto the Vĩnh Hảo – Phan Thiết Expressway, carrying debris and triggering multiple landslides on the slopes. Several sections experienced localized flooding, with fast-flowing water reducing visibility. Authorities were forced to set up temporary barriers and mandate reduced speeds for vehicles.

By this afternoon, the water receded rapidly, allowing management units and maintenance contractors to deploy personnel and machinery to clear debris and inspect the road surface. After confirming safety, officials reopened the entire route. Traffic resumed smoothly, with no further congestion reported.

Simultaneously, on the Phan Thiết – Dầu Giây Expressway, the area at Km25+369—the deepest flooding point this morning—had nearly completely drained by early afternoon. Teams from the Road Management Unit IV, Vietnam Expressway Technical Services JSC, and C08 were on-site continuously to assess conditions before reopening the road.

Earlier, due to rapidly rising water levels, the Phan Thiết – Dầu Giây Expressway was temporarily closed at the National Highway 55 junction and Km00 to divert vehicles to National Highway 1A, ensuring safety. Continuous warning systems, cones, and reflective markers were deployed to guide drivers through flooded areas at reduced speeds.

The Vietnam Road Administration reported that, as of now, all expressways under the Ministry of Construction’s jurisdiction are clear of congestion. The Director of Road Management Unit IV was on-site at the expressways and National Highway 1 through Lâm Đồng Province to oversee response efforts and address new situations arising from prolonged heavy rain.

In addition to the two reopened expressways, on National Highway 1 through Lâm Đồng, water released from the Sông Quao reservoir raised the water level of the Cái River, causing road flooding of approximately 0.15 meters in some areas. However, traffic remained manageable as local teams provided warnings and traffic control.

Road management units stated that 24/7 patrols are ongoing to monitor the entire network, inspect drainage systems, pumps, and equipment to promptly address potential re-flooding or landslides if heavy rain persists. The Vietnam Road Administration continues to coordinate with local authorities to ensure equipment and supplies are ready when needed.