Rapid march, connecting the Lo River

In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, when the Lo River bridge was damaged, ensuring the vital transportation route across the Lo River in Doan Hung commune (Phu Tho province) became an urgent requirement, both for the benefit of the people and for socio-economic development and national defense and security in the area. Faced with this situation, officers and soldiers of the 249th Engineering Brigade (Engineering Corps) and other functional forces marched swiftly, successfully completing the task of building a pontoon bridge across the river in a very short time, bringing joy to the people on the eve of the new spring.

Combat orders in peacetime

Driven by the need to ensure traffic flow after the Lo River bridge was damaged, on the afternoon of February 14th (the 27th day of the Lunar New Year), at a regular government meeting with central ministries, agencies, and Phu Tho province, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh directed the urgent development of a plan to serve the people's travel needs, while simultaneously repairing the old bridge and constructing a new one. Initially, the construction of a pontoon bridge was identified as an urgent task to maintain traffic flow and serve the needs of the people.

General Nguyen Tan Cuong presents gifts to representatives of the forces participating in building a pontoon bridge across the Lo River on the morning of the 29th of Tet (Lunar New Year).

General Nguyen Tan Cuong directed the units at the ceremony to inaugurate the Doan Hung pontoon bridge.

Following this directive, the Party Committee and the Command of the Engineering Corps quickly deployed forces and assigned tasks to the 249th Engineering Brigade. Upon receiving the assignment, the entire unit completed preparations of personnel and equipment on the night of February 14th. At exactly 5:00 AM on February 15th (the 28th day of the Lunar New Year), the Brigade's mobile unit marched swiftly to the Dong Tam area in Doan Hung commune with 160 officers and soldiers and 90 vehicles of various types.

According to Colonel Do Huu Tiem, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of the 249th Engineering Brigade, as Tet (Lunar New Year) approached, many officers and soldiers of the unit had just returned home to reunite with their families, but upon receiving the order, they all quickly returned to the unit and set off to carry out their mission without hesitation. From the highest-ranking commander to the soldier, everyone clearly understood that this was a combat mission in peacetime, and everyone was ready to set aside personal feelings and focus all their efforts on completing this meaningful political task.

Rapid march, coordinated deployment of tasks.

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The 249th Engineering Brigade's deployment of the pontoon bridge construction project presented numerous challenges. The old ferry landing near the Lo River bridge had been unused for many years and was almost completely silted up. Both riverbanks were primarily alluvial soil with weak geological conditions, making bridge construction impossible without comprehensive technical adjustments. Under tight deadlines, the engineering corps carried out a series of crucial technical tasks, including: hydrological reconnaissance, topographic surveys, determining the landing site and bridge alignment, constructing approach structures to ensure stable foundations, calculating load-bearing capacity, and assessing operational safety factors.

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According to Colonel Nguyen Hong Giang, Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Engineering Corps, in a short period of time, with the close coordination of the 2nd Military Region, the Air Defense-Air Force Command, relevant units and localities, nearly 800 officers and soldiers participated in the construction. Two access roads were completed urgently: the left bank is 75m long and 10m wide; the right bank is 89m long and 11m wide. More than 70,000 cubic meters of earth and rock were excavated and filled, creating a solid foundation for the pontoon bridge system.

Simultaneously, the equipment was launched from noon on February 15th. After meeting all technical requirements, the engineering corps proceeded with the joining of the sections. In just 90 minutes, the 60-ton capacity PMP pontoon bridge was completed, with a total length of over 220m, consisting of 31 offshore sections and 2 abutment sections, connecting the Dong Tam area with the Dai Hoi area of ​​Doan Hung commune.

Shining brightly with the qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers.

On the morning of the 29th day of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse 2026, at the inauguration ceremony of the Doan Hung pontoon bridge, General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Member of the Standing Committee of the Central Military Commission, Chief of the General Staff, and Deputy Minister of National Defense , affirmed that the Doan Hung pontoon bridge project not only has significance for transportation but also demonstrates the spirit and responsibility of the Ho Chi Minh Army towards the people. General Nguyen Tan Cuong emphasized: “Many officers and soldiers are on Tet holiday leave, but when ordered, they put aside their personal feelings and immediately set off to carry out their duties. This is not only obedience to orders but also a manifestation of courage, responsibility, and the spirit of serving the people. This spirit of the Ho Chi Minh Army creates the special value of this meaningful project.”

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On behalf of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defense, General Nguyen Tan Cuong acknowledged and commended the sense of responsibility and outstanding efforts of the forces involved in constructing the Doan Hung pontoon bridge across the Lo River. This success is a testament to the proactive spirit of the engineering corps, the close coordination of the armed forces of Military Region 2, the Air Defense-Air Force Command, and local Party committees and authorities, especially the consensus of the people.

In a conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Dao Van Hung, Deputy Commander of the 249th Engineering Brigade, it was noted that the Doan Hung pontoon bridge has proven remarkably effective since its commissioning. As of noon on February 22nd, the bridge had safely served nearly 80,000 people and vehicles. According to Mr. Nguyen Van Van, Secretary of the Party Committee of Doan Hung commune, the pontoon bridge not only meets the basic transportation needs but also serves as a connection and a source of joy in the daily lives of the people.

From an urgent order issued just before the Lunar New Year, with the highest sense of responsibility and close coordination, the forces transformed the difficult task into concrete and effective action. The Đoan Hùng pontoon bridge not only connects the two banks of the Lô River but also extends the people's trust in the Party, the State, and the Army. It is also a vivid testament to the qualities of Uncle Ho's soldiers in peacetime, always ready to put the interests of the Fatherland and the people above all else.

Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/nuoi-duong-van-hoa-bo-doi-cu-ho/than-toc-hanh-quan-noi-nhip-song-lo-1027220