Efforts to restore traffic through Ba Ngan Bridge

Floods caused the collapse of the bridge pier and approach road. Photo: CHAU THANH — Floods caused the collapse of the bridge pier and approach road to Ba Ngan bridge. Photo: CHAU THANH

The great flood at the end of October swept away almost the entire approach road and northern abutment of Ba Ngan Bridge, completely paralyzing this vital traffic route.

The bridge is over 200m long and 3.5m wide, but when the northern abutment broke, all traffic connections were immediately blocked. The incident disrupted the lives of thousands of people, from students, workers to service workers. Many people were forced to take longer detours, taking double or even triple the travel time.

Mr. Le Thanh Quan, a resident of Ha Nhuan village (Nam Phuoc commune), shared: “For more than two weeks now, people from Duy Xuyen and old Que Son have had to take a very long detour. Workers go to work late, students have to wake up early to go to school. We just hope there will be a temporary road for motorbikes to pass through to reduce the hardship.”

Mr. Van Ba Quang, Vice Chairman of Nam Phuoc Commune People's Committee, said: "As soon as we received the information, we immediately reported to our superiors, erected barriers, posted warning signs and temporarily stopped traffic to ensure safety. Because this is a vital route, the separation has caused many difficulties for people's lives. Therefore, the solution to build a temporary bridge and then a new bridge is an extremely urgent need."

Construction units are rebuilding the approach road to Ba Ngan bridge. Photo: CHAU THANH

As soon as the water receded, leaders of the Da Nang People's Committee and related departments and agencies directly inspected and assessed the extent of the damage. Construction forces also urgently began to take temporary measures: reinforcing the collapsed bridge abutment, building temporary access roads and opening safe passages for motorbikes, bicycles and other rudimentary vehicles.

thirst — Professional agency surveys river flow. Photo: CHAU THANH

At the same time, specialized units also conducted flow surveys, took geological samples and evaluated the soil eroded by the flood. This data is an important basis for preparing technical design documents for the new bridge project, a solid construction to replace the old, degraded bridge.

Mr. Cao Thanh Hai, Secretary of the Party Committee of Nam Phuoc Commune, informed: “The urgent measure is to reinforce, repair, build access roads and temporary bridge piers to ensure smooth traffic for people. In the long term, in early 2026, the state will focus resources on building a new Ba Ngan bridge, about 50 - 60 meters from the current location, with a total estimated investment of about 200 billion VND”.

Mr. Cao Thanh Hai - Secretary of Nam Phuoc Commune Party Committee

Despite the heavy losses, people on both banks still put their faith in the government’s decisive and timely intervention. The recovery work is taking place urgently with the highest sense of responsibility. Each completed item not only contributes to the reconnection of vital traffic routes, but also kindles hope to help people stabilize their lives soon after the flood season.

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