As reported, the remaining Phong Chau bridge section (mainly Phung Nguyen commune side, Lam Thao district), span N5 has tilted outwards towards the Red River (there are signs of subsidence at pier T6).
Bridge spans 4, 3, and 2 show signs of being twisted and tilted in the direction of the Red River's flow. The expansion joints (connecting bridge spans) are much wider than the original design.
Given the above situation, to ensure the safety of people's lives and property, and to ensure the site for the construction of the new Phong Chau bridge, which is expected to start in December 2024, the remaining section of Phong Chau bridge must be demolished.
According to Lao Dong Newspaper reporters on November 18, the ground around the remaining Phong Chau bridge section in Phung Nguyen commune has been prepared.
It can be seen that the functional units have set up fences, tarpaulins, and densely placed warning signs in the area, and at the same time mobilized a number of human resources and machinery to the scene...
Recently, the Ministry of Transport requested to speed up the investment process of building Phong Chau bridge on National Highway 32C to ensure the quality and progress required by the Emergency Construction Order.
Regarding the dismantling of the old bridge, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) requested the Thang Long Project Management Board to proactively and actively coordinate closely with the Vietnam Road Administration; the Department of Transport of Phu Tho province to continue to complete the dismantling of the collapsed steel spans of the old bridge in accordance with the progress and construction measures of the new bridge according to the principle of simultaneous implementation while ensuring safety, without affecting the project progress.
Recently, the Department of Transport of Phu Tho province and functional forces have dismantled and salvaged the structure of the collapsed Phong Chau bridge under the river. Up to now, span N7 of the bridge and many submerged vehicles have been brought to shore, and are currently continuing to handle span N6 in the middle of the river, about 50 meters downstream from the bridge.
