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

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

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