Ferry connecting Vinh Long - Ben Tre temporarily stops operation to replace pontoon bridge

On September 10, Mr. Le Hoang Thong, Head of Dinh Khao Ferry Terminal, said that, implementing the direction of Road Management Area IV, Vietnam Road Administration, Dinh Khao ferry will temporarily stop traffic through the ferry terminal to replace the pontoon and auxiliary buoy.

Dinh Khao ferry will temporarily stop operating to replace pontoons and auxiliary buoys (Photo: Contributor).

Accordingly, to ensure traffic safety for passengers when crossing Dinh Khao ferry, Road Management Area IV will replace the 500K pontoon and the 500K-P auxiliary buoy on the Vinh Long side of Dinh Khao ferry (located on National Highway 57, in Thanh Duc commune, Long Ho district, Vinh Long province).

During the construction period, Dinh Khao Ferry Terminal will temporarily suspend all ferry traffic activities from September 24 to September 27.

Specifically, the Ben Tre side will stop operating from 6:00 p.m. on September 24 to 6:00 a.m. on September 25 and the Vinh Long side from 6:00 p.m. on September 26 to 6:00 a.m. on September 27.

Dinh Khao ferry carries thousands of people and vehicles across the river every day (Photo: Contributor).

The announcement of the temporary suspension of the ferry terminal will help people, especially the passenger bus routes operating across the terminal, to know and choose the appropriate route. The replacement of the pontoon and auxiliary buoys is to ensure the safety of people and vehicles when traveling via the ferry.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/xa-hoi/pha-noi-vinh-long-ben-tre-tam-dung-hoat-dong-de-thay-cau-phao-20240910183609980.htm