According to information from the authorities of Quang Hoa district, Cao Bang province, many cracks have appeared at the top of Ma Phuc pass at Km297+00 - Km297+500, each crack is about 70 - 100m long, the width of the cracks is generally from 0.3 - 1.2m, the depth of the cracks is about 0.5 - 1.7m, posing a very high risk of landslides.
"People who need to pass through or live around the area should take special care not to pass through unless there is an important matter to limit risks. People should absolutely not stop or park in this area," the authorities' recommendation stated.
Faced with the above complicated situation, the Department of Transport of Cao Bang province issued Notice No. 2628/TB-SGTVT to warn and regulate traffic.
Accordingly, people from Cao Bang city to Quang Uyen town, Quang Hoa district, the traffic diversion plan is as follows: People go along National Highway 3 to Km297 (top of Ma Phuc pass) → turn left, follow National Highway 34 to Km260 (Tra Linh town, Trung Khanh district) → turn right at Viet Nhat bridge, follow National Highway 4A to Km204 (Trung Khanh town, Trung Khanh district) → turn right, follow Provincial Road 206 to Quang Uyen town, Quang Hoa district and vice versa.
Option 2, follow National Highway 34B from Cao Bang city → Intersection with National Highway 4A at Km74 (in Dong Khe town, Thach An district) → turn left, follow National Highway 4A → Intersection with National Highway 3 at Km333+500 → turn left, follow National Highway 3 to Quang Uyen town, Quang Hoa district and vice versa.
The traffic diversion plans are applied from September 11 to September 30.
As the natural boundary between Hoa An and Quang Hoa districts, Cao Bang province, Ma Phuc pass still conquers many people with its rare majestic beauty.
Ma Phuc Pass is located in Cao Xuyen hamlet, Quoc Toan commune, Quang Hoa district, with a length of more than 3.5km at an altitude of 700m above sea level. Through 7 slopes, this is one of the most beautiful passes in Cao Bang. Ma Phuc is classified as a geological heritage of Non Nuoc Cao Bang Global Geopark, recognized by UNESCO in 2018.
Besides its special geological value, Ma Phuc Pass is also a heritage. According to ancient legend, in the middle of the 11th century, a Tay leader named Nung Tri Cao led the local people to fight against the Song invaders from the North.
