Reopen Long Bien Bridge and Duong Bridge

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

Previously, the unit had inspected, reviewed, and repaired positions on the bridge, ensuring ship safety on these two bridges.

Train moves over Long Bien bridge on September 13 (Photo: VNR ).

VNR representative said 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 14, the Hanoi - Hai Phong railway line will resume operation with 4 pairs of trains per day.

Also from 3:00 p.m. the same day, vehicles and pedestrians were allowed to circulate through Long Bien Bridge and Duong Bridge normally again.

Staff of the Long Bien Bridge management and operation unit opened the barrier to allow traffic to flow normally (Photo: Tien Tuan).

On September 10, due to rising water levels on the Red River and Duong River, authorities banned vehicles from passing through Long Bien Bridge and Duong Bridge to ensure safety.

People and vehicles were able to move normally across Long Bien Bridge at 3:00 p.m. on September 13 (Photo: Tien Tuan).

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