The highway traffic signs do not comply with international standards.
The highway's curves are not built for banked turns, making turns more treacherous than necessary.
According to exile-run news agencies The Irrawaddy and Mizzima, such failures may result in numerous accidents in the curves.
Similarly, there are many accidents during the extension of the highway because there is no exit provided brake strip.
It has been dubbed the "Death Highway" by some news agencies.
According to police records, excessive speed is a major cause of accidents.
Other causes include unsafe vehicles, the condition of the road surface and negligent driving.

Rest areas, police stations and gas stations do not meet international standards.
Many drivers are inexperienced when driving on highways, as well as lack sufficient knowledge of the Highway Code.
The highway traffic signs do not comply with international standards. The highway's curves are not built for banked turns, making turns more treacherous than necessary. According to exile-run news agencies The Irrawaddy and Mizzima, such failures may result in numerous accidents in the curves. Similarly, there are many accidents during the extension of the highway because there is no exit provided brake strip. It has been dubbed the "Death Highway" by some news agencies. According to police records, excessive speed is a major cause of accidents. Other causes include unsafe vehicles, the condition of the road surface and negligent driving.
Rest areas, police stations and gas stations do not meet international standards. Many drivers are inexperienced when driving on highways, as well as lack sufficient knowledge of the Highway Code.
Yangon–Mandalay Expressway