At least 738 bridges in the country are in a weak condition, not fit to carry their designed loads, according to the Vietnam Road Administration (VRA).
The VRA plans to build 496 new bridges this year and seek investment for another 242.
The VRA’s construction expenses for this year is estimated at 6.43 trillion VND (349.4 million USD), of which 2.6 trillion VND (141.3 million USD) will be spent on road repairs.
The administration has asked relevant agencies to speed up construction of many bridges and directed local authorities to keep a close eye on managing and repairing the weak bridges./.
The VRA plans to build 496 new bridges this year and seek investment for another 242.
The VRA’s construction expenses for this year is estimated at 6.43 trillion VND (349.4 million USD), of which 2.6 trillion VND (141.3 million USD) will be spent on road repairs.
The administration has asked relevant agencies to speed up construction of many bridges and directed local authorities to keep a close eye on managing and repairing the weak bridges./.
