On the contruction site of Cua Luc 1 Bridge at night

By Do Phuong

31/05/2021 14:20

Currently, the project progress of Cua Luc 1 Bridge has been speeding up to ensure that the bridge can be open to traffic within 2021. When the night falls down, a series of light bulbs and welding sparks make the secenary really impressive.

The construction site brightens under the night sky.

Hundreds of workers are working the night shift, contributing to meeting the project progress. — Hundreds of workers are working the night shift so as to meet the project progress.

The first and also the largest span of 5 main spans of the Cua Luc 1 bridge project. — The largest span of 5 main spans of the Cua Luc 1 bridge project.

The construction of cable anchor system.

Workers are preparing for the construction of bridge surface. — Workers are preparing for the construction of bridge deck.

The project of Cua Luc 1 Bridge has reached nearly 70% of total workload. It is scheduled for completion in late 2021.

Cua Luc 1 Bridge and the connecting roads will have a total length of over 4.2km, beginning from the route in Gieng Day ward and ending at the intersection in National Highway 279 in Le Loi commune, Ha Long.

The steel arch bridge, measuring 290m in length and 33.1m in width, is designed to have six lanes with a speed limit of 60km per hour. The construction project will also include several accompanying items including intersections, sewers, sidewalks, trees, lighting systems and others.

The project is scheduled for completion in late 2021 which is expected to ease the overload of Bai Chay Bridge and ensure smooth traffic between the north and south of Ha Long, even during the rainy season.