Phong Chau pontoon bridge is back in operation.
On July 7th, Brigade 249 of the Engineering Corps resumed operation of the Phong Chau pontoon bridge to serve the people crossing the river. The bridge will be operational from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on July 7th; from July 8th onwards, it will be operational from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily.
Colonel Nguyen Dang Chien, Head of the Propaganda Department of the Engineering Corps, said that to ensure service for people and vehicles traveling through the Phong Chau bridge area (Phu Tho province), the unit has regularly measured water levels and flow velocity.
On the night of July 6th, after a thorough safety assessment, Brigade 249 worked through the night to reassemble the Phong Chau pontoon bridge to serve the people after a 5-day disruption due to rising floodwaters.
The bridge will be operational from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on July 7th. From July 8th onwards, it will be operational from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. After 9:00 PM, the bridge will be dismantled to remove debris and preserve the bridge sections, ensuring technical safety and extending the lifespan of the pontoon bridge.
The Phong Chau Bridge (the old bridge has collapsed) is a vital bridge for Phu Tho province, so a large number of people and vehicles travel across it daily. The bridge collapsed due to the impact of Typhoon No. 3 in September 2024. Following this, the Government directed relevant units to quickly develop a plan to build a new bridge, while also creating a plan to ensure the safe travel of the people.
For nearly 10 months, Brigade 249 has worked tirelessly day and night, regardless of the weather, operating the pontoon bridge and military ferry (empty ferry) to ensure the best possible service for the people under the given conditions.
