Close-up of the first arch steel bridge connecting the banks of Han River, soon to be converted for new functions.

The Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge is the first bridge connecting the banks of the Han River (Da Nang City), constructed in 1960 with a unique Poni arch steel architecture. The bridge is about to change its function, becoming a nighttime tourism service point.

The Da Nang City People's Committee has just approved a pilot plan to organize services for nighttime tourism on the Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge and the eastern foot of the bridge park, according to a proposal from the Department of Tourism.
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The Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge spans the Han River, connecting the districts of Hai Chau and Son Tra.
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Specifically, in phase 1 (2024), the Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge and the park area will host several activities such as: decorative lighting for check-in points; photo exhibitions and periodic displays of specialized products and artworks every quarter and during holidays and Tet.
In particular, this area will host a stage for ethnic music performances, lyrical music, street dances, flashmob events, yoga festivals, street art, book fairs, beer festivals...
According to the plan, the area at the beginning of the Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge will also have fast food services, takeaway drinks, and souvenir products.
From 2025 to the end of 2028, this area will have additional shops selling souvenirs, OCOP products, and mobile carts and stalls serving drinks and fast food. During weekends and festivals, there will be special events and festivals at the north or south lawns of the eastern bank park and on the Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge.
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The Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge, built in 1960, features a structure of 14 Poni steel trusses, with a total length of 513.8m, a roadway width of 8.5m, and no sidewalks for pedestrians - NGỌC HÂN

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The Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge is the first road bridge across the Han River - NGỌC HÂN

The Da Nang City People's Committee assigned the Son Tra District People's Committee to take the lead, in coordination with the Department of Tourism and the Department of Culture and Sports, to develop detailed plans and schedules to ensure compliance with regulations regarding sidewalks, public asset usage, construction permits, performance permits, funding implementation, and operational management...
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The Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge was constructed by the American RMK Company in 1960 and was completed in 1965. In 1978, the original wooden deck was removed and replaced with a reinforced concrete structure. In 1996, the deck was again replaced with steel plates to reduce weight as the foundation structure had weakened over time - NGỌC HÂN

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In 2012, the Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge ceased operations. By 2013, through renovation, the bridge was designed to have a feature that could be raised and lowered for boats to pass through and to serve the needs of walking, recreation, and sightseeing for locals and tourists - NGỌC HÂN


The Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge will lift and lower the middle span once a day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, between the hours of 16:00 and 18:00 - NGỌC HÂN


The Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge has 4 lifting jacks, each with a lifting capacity of 100 tons, with a lifting speed of 0.233m/min. The lifting journey reaches a height of 3.6m, with the length of the navigable span being raised measuring 36.45m - NGỌC HÂN

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The Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge has recently become a unique check-in point for tourists visiting Da Nang - NGỌC HÂN

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To date, the renovation, maintenance, operational lifting and lowering of the span, and the lighting system of the Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge have been completed, just waiting to be put into service for the public and tourists. Da Nang City hopes this will be an attractive nighttime recreation spot that attracts visitors and creates an impressive highlight for nighttime tourism. - NGỌC HÂN

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/can-canh-cay-c...n-sap-chuyen-cong-nang-185231215162421444.htm