Vietnamese Expressways Face Increased Accident Risk Due to Unauthorized Motorcycle and Pedestrian Access
The Lộ Tẻ-Rạch Sỏi expressway in southern Vietnam is facing increased accident risks due to persistent instances of motorcycles and pedestrians entering the highway. Local authorities are intensifying enforcement and public awareness campaigns, while also considering the development of local access roads as a long-term solution.
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