Phong Chau Bridge collapsed on September 9.
The bridge's collapse has caused significant disruptions to local life, property damage, and traffic flow.
According to the department's director, Tran Hoai Giang, they have co-operated with relevant agencies on the survey and design plan for the new bridge.
"The new bridge project will be built with an estimated cost of VND875 billion which will be sourced from the state budget, Giang said. "It will have six lanes stretching one kilometre including 400 metres across the Red River and 600 metres of connection road.
The Vietnam Road Administration has just approved spending over VND9 billion to salvage the bridge and navigate traffic flows during that time.
Earlier, PM Pham Minh Chinh also urged Phu Tho authorities to study, survey, and prepare investment procedures for a new Phong Chau Bridge that can withstand all weather conditions.
In the meantime, a pontoon bridge is being built to temporarily facilitate transportation during the time waiting for the new bridge.
