Cao Bang demolishes Hien River underpass after 2 historic floods

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Cao Bang - After about 5 years of use, the underground bridge across the Hien River was demolished.

On October 22, speaking with reporters, a leader of the People's Committee of Cao Bang province confirmed that the locality is organizing the demolition of the Hien River underpass. Currently, this area has been fenced off, and machinery has been mobilized to carry out the demolition work.

This move was made after the province had just experienced two consecutive historic floods, with the water level in the second phase continuously exceeding the warning level 3. The whole province recorded nearly 10,000 houses damaged by floods.

Canh pha do cau ngam Song Hien. Anh: Tan Van
Scene of the demolition of the Hien River underpass. Photo: Tan Van

At the underground bridge location, the amount of waste and trees swept away from upstream is concentrated to form large pieces, making the post-flood area like a "manhole".

According to research, the bridge was built about 5 years ago. Due to its low location, every time the river water rises, the Hien River underpass is often the first place to be deeply flooded.

Toan canh cau ngam Song Hien. Anh: Tan Van
Panorama of the Hien River underpass. Photo: Tan Van

Many local people said that during the construction preparation period, the People's Committee of Cao Bang City (old) had collected people's opinions. At that time, in addition to agreed opinions, many people expressed concern that the project could affect the flow of the Hien River, increasing the risk of flooding in the central area and hindering the ability to drain floodwaters.

After 5 years of use, the bridge has revealed limitations. Photo: Tan Van
Luong rac thai khong lo mac vao cau ngam Song Hien sau con lu do hoan luu bao so 11. Anh: Phuong Thuc Phan
A huge amount of waste is stuck in the Hien River underpass after the flood due to the circulation of storm No. 11. Photo: Thuc Phan Ward

However, the project is still being implemented. After nearly 5 years of use, the Song Hien underpass has contributed to shortening the travel distance, reducing the load on the existing Song Hien bridge.

Cau ngam Song Hien tren ban do, ket noi pho Xuan Truong va khu dan cu ven song, la mot trong 2 duong di chuyen qua song Hien. Anh: Google Maps
The Hien River underpass on the map, connecting Xuan Truong Street and the residential area along the river, is one of two roads moving across the Hien River. Photo: Google Maps

However, after the shortcomings were clearly revealed through the recent floods, this project has now been officially dismantled.

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