In addition to prohibiting trucks from passing through Prenn Pass, vehicles with large loads, carrying minerals and construction materials are not allowed to drive through Bao Loc Pass (Lam Dong) at certain time frames on the holiday of April 30, January 1. 5 to reduce congestion.
On April 24, the Department of Transport of Lam Dong province proposed a plan to organize traffic flow on Prenn, Mimosa and Bao Loc passes on the occasion of April 30-May 1. Traffic diversion was introduced by the locality when many tourists from the Southeast provinces are expected to come to Da Lat, causing Highway 20 to be at risk of congestion.
Authorities are expected to ban trucks from driving through Prenn Pass on the upcoming holiday. Image: Xuan Ngoc.
With the announced plan, Prenn and Mimosa passes allow vehicles to travel in two directions, but trucks are prohibited from passing through Prenn pass. However, traffic police will be on duty at this pass, and depending on the actual situation, proactively and flexibly regulate traffic between routes to prevent congestion and ensure traffic safety.
For Bao Loc Pass on Highway 20, one of the main routes from Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai to Da Lat City, the Department of Transport also proposed a traffic flow plan. Bao Loc Pass route prohibits vehicles with a load capacity of over 20 tons, carrying minerals, construction materials… from going uphill from Da Huoai district to Bao Loc city from 10:00 to 17:00, on days 27-28/ 4. In the afternoon, go in the direction of Bao Loc city to Da Huoai district, from 2pm to 8pm on April 30 and May 1.
Traffic diversion is to ensure safety and limit congestion during the holidays. Image: Xuan Ngoc.
During the above period, vehicles with a tonnage of more than 20 tons from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Lat City are forced to turn left at Madaguoi intersection (Da Huoai district) onto Road DT.721 to Da Teh district and follow Road DT.725 back. Loc Son junction of Bao Loc City, then exit to National Highway 20 and vice versa.
Lam Dong Department of Transport requests relevant units to strengthen forces at passes and roads; Actively regulate traffic to reduce congestion and limit safety risks.
