Phong Châu pontoon bridge opened to traffic, after old bridge collapsed in typhoon

Vehicles come across the bridge after the official opening order. — VNA/VNS Photo An Đăng

PHÚ THỌ — From 6am on Monday, the Engineering Brigade No 249 under the Engineering Corps officially opened the Phong Chau pontoon bridge connecting the two banks of the Red River in Tam Nông and Lâm Thao districts in the northern province of Phú Thọ. serving the people’s travel needs.

The pontoon bridge was built after the Phong Châu Bridge collapsed on September 9, caused by rising water levels in the Red River in the wake of super typhoon Yagi.

Eight people were deemed missing as the result of the bridge collapse. Four bodies have been found so far.

The project to overcome the consequences of natural disasters at Phong Châu Bridge has been implemented with budget of VNĐ9.13 billion (US$369,950) from the State budget.

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà on September 17 signed a directive from the Prime Minister, calling for the immediate study and investment in the construction of a new Phong Châu Bridge.

Engineers complete the final steps to ensure the pontoon bridge’s safety when it opens for public traffic at 6am. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hiếu​​​​​​

The bridge creates favourable condition for drivers. — VNA/VNS Photo An Đăng

Everyone is happy with the new bridge. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hiếu

The bridge is ready to serve the people. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hiếu

The bridge is an important infrastructure item in the two districts. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hiếu

The bridge ensures safety for the people and vehicles. — VNA/VNS Photo An Đăng