Spring arrives on the new bridges.

Nghe An province has diverse topography and numerous rivers and streams, significantly impacting transportation and economic development in its localities, especially in remote and mountainous districts. To create a breakthrough in transportation development, eliminate barriers caused by rivers and streams, facilitate safe and convenient travel for residents during the rainy season, and promote trade and economic development, bringing a new look to rural areas, Nghe An has been building many new bridges in recent years. These bridges add a modern and dynamic touch to the province, connecting key economic regions and contributing to socio-economic development.

A typical example is the bridge in Chau Thang commune, district.Quy ChauThe bridge, constructed in 2023 with an investment of 44 billion VND, is designed to be 179.3m long and 7m wide. It is expected to be completed and put into use in March 2024. Mr. Vi Van Lam, a resident of Chau Thang commune, happily shared: "With the new bridge, we will no longer have to cross the Hieu River by ferry. The village will have more opportunities for economic development, and our children will be safer when going to school."

A representative from the Quy Chau District People's Committee stated: Previously, residents of Chau Thang commune used the Chau Thang overflow bridge for transportation. During the flood season, several villages in the area were frequently isolated. The construction of the new Chau Thang bridge will facilitate travel for residents of five villages, comprising over 700 households and more than 3,200 people.

In 2023, Quy Chau district also put into use the bridge over the Hat River, part of the inter-communal road connecting Chau Tien and Chau Binh communes. The Hat River bridge project is designed with 4 spans of 33m each, a total bridge length of 148.5m, a width of 7m, and approach roads of mountainous region class V with a length of 1,766m, with a total investment of over 40 billion VND.

This bridge is of particular importance to Quy Chau district. Besides relieving people of the anxiety and fear of crossing the Hat River during the rainy season, it also contributes to socio-economic development and the exploitation of the potential for developing the acacia raw material area.

This spring, Bac Thanh commune (Yen Thanh district) also had two new bridges put into use across the canal, built by the JICA (Japan) project.

A representative from the Bac Thanh Commune People's Committee stated: "These two new bridges are of great importance, serving thousands of high school students and local residents daily, helping people develop their orchards and farms in the northern part of Bac Thanh commune."

According to a report by the People's Committee of Yen Thanh district, from 2022 to the present, the district has built 14 new bridges, of which 8 were built by the JICA Project, concentrated in the communes of Ma Thanh, Lang Thanh, Bac Thanh, Trung Thanh, Long Thanh, Lang Thanh, Van Thanh, etc.

In addition, Nghe An province is actively constructing the Do Cung bridge across the Lam River, connecting Thanh Chuong and Do Luong districts, with a total investment of 150 billion VND. The Do Cung bridge project has a total length of approximately 420m and a width of 9m. The bridge's starting point is in Cat Van commune, Thanh Chuong district. Alongside this is the Thanh Nam bridge project across the Lam River in Con Cuong district, connecting the town with the left bank of the Lam River, with a total investment of nearly 166 billion VND. The bridge has a length of approximately 412m, and the approach roads have a total length of 1.78 km.

These two bridges are key and urgent projects for Thanh Chuong and Con Cuong districts, expected to be put into use in 2024, aiming to complete the transportation network, meet the travel needs of the people, and contribute to promoting economic development and ensuring security and national defense in the area.

According to a report from the Nghe An Department of Transport, from 2020 to the present, using integrated funding sources such as World Bank (WB) funds, Vietnam Road Administration funds, and state budget funds, Nghe An has implemented the construction of over 250 new rural bridges.

Currently, the Lach Van bridge project on the coastal road in Dien Thanh commune (Dien Chau district) is nearing completion, and construction units are actively implementing the construction of a series of other key bridges, such as the large bridges on the coastal road including: Hoang Mai bridge, Lach Quen bridge (15 spans); Cua Thoi bridge (20 spans); Nghi Quang bridge; all of these bridges have reached over 75-80% completion.

Investing in the construction of bridges in Nghe An will create connectivity and link between localities. These projects will not only promote development for residents on both sides of the bridges but also create architectural highlights, making Nghe An more civilized and modern.