Emergency road widening ordered as cracks threaten Mimosa Pass
Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong are urgently widening a section of Mimosa Pass after a growing crack raised concerns over landslides and a sudden collapse of the roadbed. Cracks raise landslide risk on Mimosa Pass in Lam Dong Landslide risks mount on key roads to Da Lat after heavy rain
Provincial authorities in Lam Dong, Central Highlands, have ordered an urgent widening of a section of Mimosa Pass to address a growing crack that threatens landslides and road instability. The Department of Construction issued the directive on September 28, specifying that the 150-meter stretch along the uphill slope will be expanded by about 5.2 meters. The new asphalt-concrete roadway will rest on a crushed-stone base and will be accompanied by guardrails, road markings, and warning signs.
To expedite the project, contractors will remove approximately 20 pine trees (5-15 cm diameter) from the uphill slope and relocate a nearby water-supply pipeline. The entire construction must be finished by October 3, 2026, ahead of the anticipated increase in traffic due to tourism, local economic activities, and the upcoming 11th Da Lat Flower Festival.
Heavy rains triggered a 40-meter-long, longitudinal crack on National Highway 20 within the Mimosa Pass section, located in Xuan Huong-Da Lat Ward. The crack disrupted a full traffic lane and has shown signs of further expansion, raising concerns about potential landslides and sudden roadbed or pavement collapse. Such failures could endanger drivers and vehicles.
The area experienced a major landslide during severe flooding in November 2025, which severed National Highway 20 through Mimosa Pass for several days. Project Management Unit 85, under the Ministry of Construction, is spearheading an emergency construction order (Decision No.58/QD-KTQLXD) issued on May 5, 2026. This order authorizes the building of an 140-meter-long, 9-meter-wide elevated road at the site, costing approximately VND37 billion.
The elevated road aims to provide a lasting solution to landslide risks and future roadbed/pavement failures on Mimosa Pass.
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