Reopening Long Bien Bridge and Duong Bridge

On the morning of September 13th, after observing that the river water level had dropped to a safe level, Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) conducted inspections and load tests on Long Bien Bridge and Duong Bridge. The load test results confirmed safety.

Previously, the unit had inspected, reviewed, and repaired various points on the bridges to ensure safe passage for ships on these two bridges.

Trains travel across Long Bien Bridge on September 13 (Photo: VNR ).

A representative from VNR stated that the first passenger train from Hanoi station to Hai Phong via Long Bien bridge will depart at 3:15 PM on the same day. From September 14th, the Hanoi - Hai Phong train route will resume operation with four pairs of trains per day.

Also from 3 PM on the same day, vehicles and pedestrians were allowed to travel across Long Bien Bridge and Duong Bridge normally again.

Staff from the Long Bien Bridge management and operation unit opened the barriers to allow traffic to resume normally (Photo: Tien Tuan).

On September 10th, due to rising water levels in the Red River and Duong River, authorities prohibited vehicles from crossing the Long Bien Bridge and Duong Bridge to ensure safety.

People and vehicles were circulating normally across Long Bien Bridge at around 3 PM on September 13th (Photo: Tien Tuan).

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/xa-hoi/mo-lai-cau-long-bien-cau-duong-20240913143523049.htm