Ha Giang expands bridge construction to ease traffic jam
The northern mountainous province of Ha Giang held a ground-breaking ceremony to start the construction of the Yen Bien bridge in Ha Giang city on January 8.
At the ground-breaking ceremony (Photo: VNA)Spanning the Lo River, the steel-reinforced concrete bridge is designed with three lanes and has a total length of 114m and a width of 15m.
It is scheduled to be completed in August 2017 with a view to easing traffic congestion and ensuring traffic safety in the city.
Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Son said the sub-project worth over 40 billion VND (1.7 million USD) is part of the transport sector loan for national road improvement project funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to reconstruct deteriorated bridges.
He asked all relevant units and sectors to focus on land clearance to facilitate the construction of the bridge.
The official also requested contractors to ensure progress and quality of the project as well as labour safety and environmental protection.
The Ministry of Transport was the investor of the project while contractors include the Bridge 14 Joint Stock Company and Thang Long Mechanized and Construction Joint Stock Company.-VNA
You should also see
PM urges village elders, citizens to help preserve cultural heritage
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked village elders and chiefs, skilled artisans and reputable citizens to make greater efforts to preserve and promote tangible and intangible cultural heritage, which is the quintessence and core value of the nation.
See more
Society
Hanoi’s virtual monthly passes help commuters travel with ease
Hanoi’s virtual monthly passes for public transport have been on offer for almost one month now, making travel more convenient for the city's commuters, reported the Hanoi Public Transport Management Centre.
Society
Overseas Vietnamese in Russia commemorate Hung Kings
Overseas Vietnamese in Russia on April 18 held a ceremony in Moscow to mark the death anniversary of Hung Kings, the legendary nation founders.
Society
Amended Land Law - breath of fresh air blown into real estate market: lawyer
The amended Land Law, approved by the National Assembly in January 2024, is expected to exert impacts on the business activities of overseas Vietnamese (OVs), including those in Australia., said a lawyer.
Society
Green growth – a pillar of Vietnam-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership
The Australian Government, through agencies and partners, have launched many official development assistance (ODA) projects in Vietnam, including those on climate change adaptation and clean energy infrastructure.
Society
Vietnamese in Thailand, Israel commemorate legendary nation founders
The overseas Vietnamese (OVs) communities in Thailand and Israel have held events to commemorate Hung Kings, the legendary founders of the nation.
