(Baonghean.vn) - In Ma Thanh commune, Yen Thanh district, there are two concrete bridges connecting the Dao River and the northern canal, built before 1972, which are now severely dilapidated and pose a high risk of traffic accidents.
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| The bridge railings have exposed the steel reinforcement. |
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| Many sections of the railing have peeling concrete, exposing the steel reinforcement, rendering them unable to withstand the load and very prone to breaking, especially when cars cross the bridge. |
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| The bridge railings are broken in many places, posing a traffic safety hazard, especially during rainy and stormy days. |
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| Connected to Vech B BridgeThis bridge, spanning the Dao River, is 3.8 meters wide and 36 meters long. Built during the French colonial period, it is now severely dilapidated, with many cracks and fractures. |
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| Many sections of the bridge surface have cracked, with entire blocks of concrete breaking off. |
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| The bridge's surface has lost chunks of concrete, exposing rusted steel wires, posing a significant danger to road users whenever they cross it. |
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| The bridge's abutments, walls, and railings are all severely deteriorated. The commune has long posted warning signs about the "weak bridge," but because it's a vital local route, a large volume of motor vehicles still cross the bridge daily, causing it to vibrate and become very dangerous. |
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| During the summer, children jump off the bridge to swim in the river every day, using the fallen railings as handholds while playing, which is very dangerous. Ma Thanh commune has repeatedly petitioned higher authorities for investment in building a new bridge, but without success. Recently, the local government has invested in upgrading the road from Tho Thanh commune to Ma Thanh, passing over these two bridges. The road section is now largely complete, but due to the dilapidated and weak condition of the two bridges, the road is not functioning effectively. |
Xuan Hoang
