Long Bien bridge: Heritage in the heart of Hanoians (VOV) - For generations of Hanoians, the iconic Le Van Minh, 62, who has lived near "It was back in 1962 when I was just 10 years old. We passed the bridge and went down to the rich alluvial ground of the Hong (Red) River to go fishing and get maize," he recalls. "After walking along for just several minutes, we felt as if we were living in a world of peace, tranquillity and fresh air. That’s why I still visit the bridge with my grandchildren every day."
Like Minh, many Hanoians living near the bridge say their lives are intrinsically linked to the image of the steel structure that was erected more than 100 years ago. "We have seen the bridge since we were born and, we have travelled along it our entire lives," says Nguyen Van Thang, a local resident. "For us, it has become heritage in our minds." Whenever you visit the bridge, you can see crowds of young people taking photos for souvenirs or wedding albums. Foreign visitors like to stroll along the bridge to enjoy the fresh air, and catch a panoramic view of the city. Recently, the Ministry of Transport proposed three options to modify and modernise this iconic and historic bridge The ministry said the rationale behind the plan is to accommodate the rapidly increasing volume of traffic between the districts of Hoan Kiem and Long Bien, situated on either side of the The first option is to build a new bridge exactly where the old one stands, keeping the central part with the railway track intact, and moving other sections of the bridge elsewhere for preservation. The second option is to construct a new, modern bridge of similar design. The third choice is to modernise the bridge while retaining its central section and the trusses.
The 116-year-old bridge spans three centuries and is considered an important and central part of The steel structure witnessed the withdrawal of French troops from Professor and Architect Nguyen Viet Chau, Editor-in-chief of Architecture Magazine, notes the bridge has contributed significantly to the economic development of not only The
"We affirm that, till now, there are no other bridges in "Given Historian Professor Le Van Lan says the "Only when the bridge was built and put into use, did Hanoi have the opportunity to develop its urban areas on both river banks and form the important economic triangle of Hanoi-Haiphong–Quang Ninh, that exists today," said Lan. At a Government meeting on February 28, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung made the crucial decision to preserve the bridge to its original structure and asked the Ministry of Transport and This is excellent news for Hanoians who want to preserve the bridge as part of their emotional and spiritual life. Hoang Gia Bao, VOV |
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