Work starts on repairing National Highway 14 section traversing Bu Dang commune

(ĐN) - On the morning of August 16, the 236 Traffic Project Contruction and Management Joint Stock Company started reparing National Highway 14, section running through the center of Bu Dang commune, Dong Nai province. This project, which includes repairing the roadbed, pavement, and traffic safety system, is invested by Road Management Area IV under the Department for Roads of Vietnam.

National Highway 14 section in the center of Bu Dang commune Dong Nai province was repaired on the morning of August 16. Photo: Quang Minh

The goal of the project is to repair the roadbed, pavement, drainage system, and complete the traffic safety system in order to improve operating conditions, ensure traffic safety, and extend the road's lifespan. The project has a total investment capital of more than VND 39.5 billion and is expected to be completed by December this year.

The project was approved under Decision No. 4053/QĐ-CĐBVN dated November 8, 2024, by the Department for Roads of Viet Nam. The scope of repairs covers 15 sections, from Km887+200 to Km910, maintaining the current scale and standards of the road (grade III plain road, cross sectional scale: roadbed width of 12m, including 2 motor vehicle lanes 2 × 3.5m; two 2x2m lanes for rudimentary vehicles).

The construction unit has mobilized machinery and manpower to accelerate the construction progress. Photo: Quang Minh

At cracked and rutted spots, the contractor will mill off damaged asphalt layers (average thickness 6cm), apply CRS-1 rapid separating emulsion adhesion, standard of 0.5kg/m2, and overlay with C19 asphalt concrete up to the existing road surface elevation. At locally deformed areas, the entire pavement structure, including base and surface layers, will be excavated to the full depth of damage (minimum 27 cm) and restored to match the standard and elevation of the existing road surface.

At repairing areas, construction unit will repaint the reflective road marking system, and additional traffic signs will be installed near schools.

National Highway 14 has a high traffic density. The section through Bu Đang commune is narrow and steep; therefore, the contractor focuses on placing reflective cones and assigning personnel to guide and regulate traffic. Photo: Quang Minh

Nguyen Van Duong, construction manager said: Currently it is the rainy season in the southern region, so we are mobilizing equipment and manpower to carry out the work with the spirit of completing each section neatly as we go. National Highway 14 has heavy traffic and a narrow, steep roadbed through Bu Dang. During construction, we strictly implement all traffic safety measures, set up reflective posts, and deploy personnel to regulate traffic. We take advantage of the early morning hours and clear midday weather to accelerate progress and ensure the project is completed on schedule.

The contractor is striving to complete the project in December 2025

By: Quang Minh

Translated by: Thu Hien - Thu Ha