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As VietNamNet reported, recently, due to low water level of the Red River, the foundation of Van Lang bridge has been exposed.
Reporters' observations on January 13 showed that many of the bridge's piers had exposed pile foundations, the distance from the water surface to the top of the piers was about 50cm; around some of the bridge piers, the concrete lining was broken. On the same day, sand dredgers were operating vigorously downstream of Van Lang bridge.
Responding to reporters , Mr. Le Minh Nghia, Director of Phu Ha BOT Company Limited (the investor of Van Lang Bridge) confirmed: After VietNamNet's reflection on the current status of the bridge, the company has conducted an inspection. Mr. Nghia said that in the near future, the Ministry of Transport will also inspect the current structure and quality of Van Lang Bridge.
According to Mr. Nghia, through initial examination, the main pillars and pile foundations of the current bridge are still of good quality. In particular, the entire pile foundation system of Van Lang Bridge is constructed using the bored pile method, ensuring a permanent structure.
Despite ensuring the safety of the bridge, Mr. Nghia still exclaimed: “It is unimaginable that the riverbed would drop about 4-5 m compared to the calculation. As far as I know, the height of the bridge pier is 2.5 m, and the foundation during construction was drilled with bored piles deep below. So, normally, the bridge pier would be submerged in water.”
Mr. Le Minh Nghia added that the strong operation of sand dredgers has lowered the riverbed and will certainly affect the quality of the bridge.
Van Lang Bridge opened to traffic in 2018, starting point on the Hanoi side connecting with National Highway 32 (in Phu Son commune, Ba Vi district). End point on the Phu Tho side intersects with National Highway 32C (in Tho Son ward, Viet Tri city).
The total length of the bridge and approach roads is about 9.46km. Of which, the length of the river crossing bridge is about 1.55km. Van Lang Bridge has a total investment of nearly 1,500 billion VND.
The Red River has dried up, exposing the foundation of the billion-dollar bridge connecting Hanoi - Phu Tho. The Red River has dried up, exposing the foundation of the Van Lang bridge connecting Ba Vi district (Hanoi) and Viet Tri city (Phu Tho).
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