Long Bien bridge has significantly deteriorated after more than 120 years of use and having endured two wars.
The project consists of three components including surveying, data collection, and analysis; proposing short-term repair solutions to ensure traffic safety; and studying future usage options for the bridge once railway operations cease.
The total investment for the project is nearly VND 20 billion, with an implementation period of 11 months, expected to be completed by 2025. The Hanoi Department of Transport has been assigned as the project's investor.
In October 2024, French experts conducted preliminary surveys and discussions with relevant stakeholders regarding the bridge.
Experts conduct preliminary surveys on the bridge.
Long Bien Bridge was constructed in 1898 and completed in 1902. The steel truss bridge spans 1,691 metres, comprising 19 spans.
After more than 120 years of use and having endured two wars, the bridge has significantly deteriorated. Only 12.5 spans retain their original design, while the rest, damaged by wartime bombings, have been replaced with T66 girder spans.
Currently, apart from railway operations, Long Bien Bridge only permits motorbikes and bicycles.
As a crucial railway link connecting northern provinces, Long Bien Bridge is not only an essential transport artery but also a historical landmark and an iconic structure of the capital, Hanoi.
