Warning of boats anchored under Nam Dan bridge piers in heavy rain
Van Truong•September 19, 2024 17:01
At this time, Nghe An is having very heavy rain, Lam River water is rising but there are many boats anchored right under Nam Dan bridge pillar, posing a safety risk.
Clip: Van TruongNam Dan Bridge, Nam Dan town, Nam Dan district, across Lam River has many boats anchored at the foot of the bridge during the stormy season. Photo: Van TruongSand suction boats are tied right at the Nam Dan bridge pier. Photo: Van TruongMr. Tran Minh Chien, a resident of Nam Dan town, said: These days, heavy rains and rising river water can cause unpredictable consequences for boats and ships crashing into the bridge pillars. The local government needs to evacuate them to a safe place. Photo: Van TruongAbout 100 meters from the foot of Nam Dan bridge is a sand wharf, where many boats come and go every day to collect sand, posing a danger to Nam Dan bridge. Photo: Van TruongDespite the danger to the bridge, ship owners tied the ship's ropes right at the bridge pillars near the middle of the river. Photo: Van TruongMr. Nguyen Hong Son - Chairman of Nam Dan District People's Committee said: People anchoring ships under Nam Dan Bridge is completely prohibited, causing unsafety for the bridge, we will direct local authorities to request the dismantling and moving of ships to a safe place. At the same time, inspect other bridges across Lam River, Yen Xuan 1 Bridge, Yen Xuan 2 Bridge, if there are ships violating the anchorage at the bridge, they will be required to dismantle and move. Photo: Van Truong
Nam Dan Bridge, Nam Dan town, Nam Dan district, crosses Lam river on National Highway 15 with a length of 270 meters, width of 7 meters, completed and put into use in 2000. This is a vital bridge connecting the communes on the left bank of Nam Dan district, creating conditions for Nam Dan district to develop its economy and society..
