Can Tho (VNA) – Weak bridges in the Mekong Deltaregion need to be upgraded, said Vice Rector of the Ho Chi Minh City Universityof Transport Nguyen Van Hung at a seminar on November 24.
At the seminar on applying advanced technology in bridge repairs,scientists, experts, managers and businesses discussed technological solutions tobe used to repair bridges in Mekong Delta localities.
Tran Huu Hiep from the Steering Committee for the SouthwesternRegion said in recent years, huge investment has been poured into the region’s transportsystem. Many projects have been implemented to create a smooth transport systemand reduce transport costs, thus boosting the socio-economic development andimproving local lives.
However, some shortcomings still remain in the region’sinfrastructure, as weak bridges in provincial routes are threatening trafficsafety. Meanwhile, the transport system linking manufacturing areas with industrialzones has yet to be upgraded.
Meanwhile, investment for infrastructure in the region is limited,he noted.
Hung said that his university has found many advanced technologiesto improve bridge quality. It has also engaged in designing, repairing andupgrading hundreds of bridges across the nation, including 20 in the MekongDelta.
According to the Steering Committee, Mekong Delta localities haveapplied new technology in bridge building and management to achieve remarkableoutcomes.
Many participants emphasised the need to optimise bridgemanagement and maintenance, saying the urgent task is to build a nationwidebridge management information system.-VNA