Repairing the 'human trap' bridge in Muong Noc

(Baonghean.vn) - After Nghe An Newspaper reported on the Muong Noc bridge's deterioration, posing a danger to traffic participants, the People's Committee of this commune issued a notice prohibiting traffic on the "human trap" bridge for maintenance and repair.

Muong Noc suspension bridge before being repaired. Photo: Ho Phuong

Accordingly, from July 11 to 16, Muong Noc suspension bridge (Muong Noc commune, Que Phong district) will be repaired and maintained. During this time, people are prohibited from traveling, and the repair unit will urgently complete the construction to ensure safe travel on this suspension bridge.

Muong Noc suspension bridge serves the people of Thanh Phong cluster including 4 Thai ethnic minority villages: Luong, Muong Mun, Don Cham, Na Phi. The bridge was built in 2008. Over time, the bridge serving nearly 1,500 people has seriously degraded, and the wooden system has been severely damaged.

On April 4, 2017, the People's Committee of Que Phong district also issued Decision No. 222/QD/UBND on approving the design documents, drawings and construction estimates of the Muong Noc suspension bridge project.

It is known that on this occasion, in addition to Muong Noc suspension bridge, Que Phong district will repair 4 other suspension bridges in the district including: Tien Phong, Quang Phong, Cam Muon and Chau Thon suspension bridges. The total estimated cost is about 5 billion VND. Muong Noc suspension bridge alone is about more than 1 billion VND.

Workers are constructing on Muong Noc bridge. Photo: Hung Cuong

Mr. Le Van Giap - Chairman of Que Phong District People's Committee said that repairing the suspension bridges helps people in the villages feel more secure when participating in traffic. Ensuring the safety of life and property for people in mountainous areas facing difficulties during the rainy and flood season./.

Ho Phuong - Hung Cuong