he bridge was closed to traffic on March 28 for an approximately two-month emergency repair programme aimed at addressing deterioration and improving operational safety.
After more than a month of repairs, much of the bridge’s main structure has been completed, giving it a cleaner and more uniform appearance.
Contractors have completed more than 60 er cent of bridge deck concrete works, according to Nguyen Thanh Phuong, deputy director of railway infrastructure operator Ha Hai Railway JSC.
Repair works include resurfacing the bridge deck, reinforcing the structure, replacing railings and pedestrian deck panels, and upgrading drainage systems.
Construction teams have continued working in three shifts a day, including during the recent holiday period, to keep the project on schedule.
The main challenge has been the bridge’s narrow construction space, which has prevented large machinery from accessing the site and required the work to be split into four separate construction zones.
The repair project includes replacing railings and pedestrian deck slabs, as well as resurfacing the bridge deck. Work on the railings has been completed, while repairs to the pedestrian deck are under way.
Work continued in three daily shifts during the recent holiday period to keep the project on schedule.
Authorities said the refurbishment is expected to improve traffic conditions and extend the bridge’s service life.
