Technical opening of bridge with 'royal golden parasol' across Huong River

On March 26, the People's Committee of Hue City solemnly held a ceremony to open the Nguyen Hoang road bridge across the Huong River, connecting Phu Xuan and Thuan Hoa districts, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hue Liberation (March 26, 1975 - March 26, 2025) and the 95th anniversary of the establishment of the Hue City Party Committee (April 1930 - April 2025). Attending and cutting the ribbon to open the Nguyen Hoang bridge were Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat Tran Cam Tu; Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Vu Hong Thanh, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh; representatives of ministries, central agencies, leaders of Hue city, along with a large number of Hue people and tourists.

The completion and commissioning of the project marks an important step forward in improving urban transport infrastructure and promoting local socio-economic development.

Nguyen Hoang Bridge has a total length of 380 m, including 5 spans with a modern steel arch structure. The width of the bridge is 43 m, including 6 lanes for motor vehicles and two 3 m wide walkways on each side. The approach roads at both ends of the bridge are 210 m long, connecting Kim Long ward (Phu Xuan district) and Phuong Duc ward (Thuan Hoa district). The bridge structure uses reinforced concrete, ensuring navigation capacity with a minimum width of 30 m and a height of 6 m.

The Nguyen Hoang Bridge and Nguyen Hoang Road expansion project has a total investment of more than VND 2,280 billion, of which the bridge construction cost is more than VND 1,500 billion. The project is invested by the Thua Thien-Hue Province Traffic Construction Investment Project Management Board (now Hue City), started in December 2022 and completed in March 2025, ahead of schedule compared to the original plan.

Nguyen Hoang Bridge is not only a key local traffic project but also bears the cultural imprint of Hue. The lighting system on the bridge is designed in the shape of a royal parasol, creating a beauty that is both ancient and modern. The brick-paved walkway and railings decorated with classical artistic motifs are also a highlight, helping the project harmonize with the poetic landscape of the Huong River.

According to the leaders of Hue City People's Committee, putting Nguyen Hoang Bridge into use will help reduce traffic on central roads and National Highway 1, and connect new urban areas in the west of Hue City. The project also opens up many opportunities for urban development, commercial services and tourism, promoting socio-economic development and improving people's lives.

Nguyen Hoang Bridge, when technically opened to traffic, has become the 8th bridge across the Perfume River, along with Truong Tien, Phu Xuan, Da Vien, Bach Ho, Tuan, Cho Dinh and Thao Long bridges, contributing to completing the traffic network of Hue City.

Ngoc Van

Source: https://tienphong.vn/thong-xe-ky-thuat-cau-co-long-vang-cung-dinh-bac-qua-song-huong-post1728331.tpo