On August 12th, Tien Phong reporters observed a landslide on National Highway 13, near the Suoi Giua toll station in Chanh Hiep Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, en route to the Central Highlands.
Local authorities have placed danger warnings at the site of the landslide. At the scene, chunks of concrete on the sidewalk had become loose.
Heavy rains in the past have caused flooding in this area. The rising water levels during downpours led to the road landslide.
The Suoi Giua area, which flows through the former wards of Tuong Binh Hiep, Chanh My, and Hiep Thanh in Binh Duong Province, is now under the administration of Chanh Hiep Ward in Ho Chi Minh City.
Landslide near the Suoi Giua toll station
Warning signs placed by authorities
During rainy periods, local officials have been working to clear the waterway, removing trash, weeds, and water hyacinths to prevent blockages at the Suoi Giua confluence and nearby culverts. However, the volume of water flowing from upstream has been overwhelming, resulting in flooding.
Rapid urbanization, with numerous residential areas and construction projects, has narrowed natural canals and streams, while the drainage system has not been upgraded accordingly. These factors contribute to the frequent flooding during heavy rains.
According to the Chanh Hiep Ward leadership, there are plans to invest in the Suoi Giua – Bung Cau drainage project. This project aims to drain stormwater and treated wastewater over an area of 4,538 hectares, improving the environment and providing rural transportation along the drainage axis.
The Suoi Giua route starts from behind the culvert on National Highway 13 (at the toll station) and extends to the confluence of Bung Cau Creek, Suoi Giua, and Ba Co Creek, spanning approximately 1,480 meters. The construction will take the form of an open canal with a rectangular and trapezoidal cross-section, with a width of 38 meters for the rectangular section. Various structures will be built along the canal, and both sides will be lined with greenery.
The Bung Cau Creek investment will cover a length of approximately 1,453 meters, starting from behind the culvert on Nguyen Chi Thanh Street (Mu U culvert) and following the existing canal to the confluence of Bung Cau Creek, Suoi Giua, and Ba Co Creek. Additionally, there are plans to upgrade Ho Van Cong Street, which runs from National Highway 13 to Ba Sang Bridge.
The upgraded Ho Van Cong Street will have a road surface width of 7.5 meters, with sidewalks of at least 3 meters on both sides. The road infrastructure will be of grade A1 standard, and infrastructure within the sidewalk area will be upgraded accordingly. A pumping station will be constructed on Ho Van Cong Street, along with an underground power line and an outdoor substation to serve the station.
The Ba Co Creek route begins at the confluence of Bung Cau Creek, Suoi Giua, and Ba Co Creek and extends to the Saigon River, covering a distance of about 2,300 meters.
The total investment for the project is VND 3,330.4 billion. The preparation phase is scheduled for 2025, and the implementation phase will take place from 2026 to 2031.
Here are some images of the landslide on National Highway 13, near the Suoi Giua toll station:
Loose concrete chunks
Consecutive heavy rains cause landslides
The drainage project will include the construction of a solid embankment along the route to prevent landslides
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