Long Bien bridge – an icon of Hanoi
VOV.VN - Long Bien bridge, the first steel bridge across the Red River in Hanoi, was built by the French in the 20th century. The bridge is now severely degraded after a century of traffic. Maintenance work has been carried out to preserve its beauty and ensure safety for the public.
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| Long Bien bridge connects Hoan Kiem and Long Bien districts |
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| The bridge was built from 1899 to 1902 |
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| Most trains from Hanoi to Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Hai Phong and those arriving at Gia Lam station use the rails built on Long Bien bridge |
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| A stall is erected on the bridge to sell farm produce harvested from an island of the Red River |
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| Long Bien bridge in the fog |
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| Long Bien bridge by night |
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| Long Bien bridge has become an iconic structure of Hanoi through the ups and downs of history |
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| The bridge has been damaged after long use |
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| Long Bien bridge is designed to have 20 bridge piers, each is 40 meters in height. Most of them have naturally worn out |
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| A notice of a damaged section |
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| The old cement layer is removed and replaced by new materials |
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| The rails are fortified to serve transportation until 2020 |
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| Every nail is checked and replaced if necessary |
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| Workers are repairing the rails |
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| An old sleeper is renewed |
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| Wood is transported by three-wheel motorcycles because the bridge is not large enough for trucks to enter |
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| Workers brace themselves for risks while repairing the bridge |
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| The bridge will continue to witness Hanoi’s development |
