Many roads which link the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong to other provinces in the central part, including Binh Thuan, Khanh Hoa, and Dak Lak, are in very bad condition.

The National Road 55 from Lam Dong’s Bao Lam District to Binh Thuan’s Ham Thuan Bac District has worried residents for years, as nearly 20 kilometers of the road is filled with many potholes.

Phan Thi Kim Lien, 53, a person in Loc Nam Commune, Bao Lam District, said her house is situated at the end of the National Road 55, near Binh Thuan.

“A truck carrying bricks flipped right there the other day. The driver was sent to the hospital, while the bricks splattered everywhere,” she recollected.

Hoang Anh Tuan, deputy director of the Lam Dong Department of Transport, said that repairs to some damaged national roads, including the 28B, 55, and 27, are still pending due to many reasons, such as budget constraints and harsh weather conditions.

Potholes turn into large puddles during the rainy season, while the road surface becomes slippery and very dangerous for local drivers. This file photo shows a traffic accident on the National Road 55. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Four large potholes fill a road which links Lam Dong Province’s Da Teh District to Bao Lam District. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Locals whose houses are situated on the National Road 55 have to sprinkle water on the surface to prevent dust. Photo: Tuoi Tre

People breathe with difficulty during sunny days because of dust. Photo: Tuoi Tre

An ambulance is seen having trouble while passing the National Road 55. Photo: Tuoi Tre

People struggle to drive on the National Road 55. Photo: Tuoi Tre

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