On July 21, 2026, the road traffic situation nationwide continued to show significant developments. Amidst ongoing heavy rains and flooding affecting many northern mountainous provinces, authorities are urgently working to repair damaged infrastructure and ensure smooth traffic flow on national highways. In addition, several serious traffic accidents in Gia Lai, Lao Cai, and Nghe An provinces continue to raise concerns about adhering to traffic safety regulations.
1. Vietnam Road Administration directs urgent restoration of traffic damaged by floods and heavy rain
The Vietnam Road Administration has requested road management units to mobilize personnel, machinery, and materials to quickly repair landslides and damage on national highways in the northern mountainous region. The goal is to restore traffic as soon as possible, ensure the safety of the people, and minimize disruption to transportation. At the same time, expressway and PPP project management units are required to prepare contingency plans for any natural disasters that may arise. (VTV Online Newspaper)
2. Collision between passenger bus and motorbike on National Highway 19 leaves one fatality
A traffic accident occurred on National Highway 19, in Gia Lai province, when a passenger bus collided with a motorbike traveling in the opposite direction. The motorbike driver was seriously injured and died after being taken to the hospital. Authorities have examined the scene, investigated the cause of the accident, and rerouted traffic to ensure smooth flow on the route. (Construction Newspaper)
3. Truck crashes into construction barrier on Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway, driver dies
At Km153 of the Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway, a truck lost control and crashed into a barrier in a construction area. The accident resulted in the driver's death at the scene and severe damage to the vehicle. Following the incident, authorities sealed off the scene, regulated traffic, and investigated the cause of the accident. (Construction Newspaper)
4. Two passenger buses collide on National Highway 1 in Nghe An
In the early morning of July 21st, two passenger buses traveling in the same direction on National Highway 1, in the section passing through Nghe An province, collided, injuring three people and severely damaging both vehicles. Traffic police quickly arrived to rescue vehicles, direct traffic, and investigate the cause of the accident. (VietNamNet News)
5. Rain and floods continue to affect traffic in the northern mountainous region
Heavy rains over the past few days have caused landslides, damage, and localized disruptions on several national and provincial roads in the northern mountainous provinces. Road management units are urgently clearing debris, reinforcing embankments, and placing warning signs at dangerous locations to ensure the safety of road users. People are advised to monitor weather information and limit travel through areas at risk of landslides. (VTV Online Newspaper)
6. Warnings for road users regarding complex weather developments
According to forecasts, rainfall will decrease in the North but localized thunderstorms are still possible, while the Central region continues to experience intense heat. Authorities advise drivers to thoroughly check the technical condition of their vehicles before each trip, reduce speed when passing through areas with thunderstorms or construction sites, and strictly comply with traffic signs and instructions from traffic control officers. (VietNamNet News)
Summary
July 21, 2026 was highlighted by the Vietnam Road Administration's urgent directive to address traffic disruptions caused by floods in the northern mountainous region, along with a series of serious accidents on National Highway 19, the Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway, and National Highway 1 through Nghe An. Given the still complex weather conditions, road users need to proactively update information on road conditions, comply with safety regulations, and increase vigilance to minimize risks while traveling.
