Worried about the rotten suspension bridge
(Baonghean.vn) - Two wooden suspension bridges across the Nam Non River in Tuong Duong district have been seriously degraded for decades.
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In Luong Minh commune (Tuong Duong district), there are 2 wooden suspension bridges across Nam Non river for people in the villages in the commune to travel. However, in the past 3 years, these 2 bridges have seriously degraded, affecting people and vehicles passing by. In the photo is the suspension bridge of La village serving the travel of 145 households with more than 700 people. Photo: Dao Tho |
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If Ban La bridge has been in use for over 10 years, then Xop Mat bridge must be over 15 years old. The bridge connects Xop Mat, Minh Thanh, Cham Puong, and Dua villages with the commune center. Photo: Dao Tho |
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According to Mr. Lo Van Hien - head of La village, most of the bridge's wood was made from teak, but over time most of it has rotted. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Some of the bridge's side braces are missing. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Locals here said that every year they collect materials to repair the bridge themselves, but to no avail. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Mr. Lo Van Phe, head of Xop Mat village, said: "Because the wood is rotten, many of the braces on the bridge have come loose. Although households in Xop Mat have moved to this side of the river, they still have to cross here every day to go to the fields. Every time they cross the bridge, everyone is afraid." Photo: Dao Tho |
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In some places, even an adult's foot can fall in. Photo: Dao Tho |
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The barriers on the sides of the bridge are sagging. Mr. Vi Dinh Phuc - Chairman of the People's Committee of Luong Minh Commune said: Both Ban La and Xop Mat bridges have been degraded for many years. Every time people and vehicles pass through, they shake and are unsafe, the most worrying thing is children. Currently, besides reporting to superiors, we can only warn people but have no other way. Photo: Dao Tho |