Long Bien bridge connects Hoan Kiem and Long Bien district

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

A stall is erected on the bridge to sell farm produce harvested from an island of the Red River

Long Bien bridge in the fog

Long Bien bridge by night

Long Bien bridge has become an iconic structure of Hanoi through the ups and downs of history

The bridge has been damaged after long use

Long Bien bridge is designed to have 20 bridge piers, each is 40 meters in height. Most of them have naturally worn out

A notice of a damaged section

The old cement layer is removed and replaced by new materials

The rails are fortified to serve transportation until 2020

Every nail is checked and replaced if necessary

Workers are repairing the rails

Workers are repairing the rails

An old sleeper is renewed

Wood is transported by three-wheel motorcycles because the bridge is not large enough for trucks to enter

Workers brace themselves for risks while repairing the bridge

The bridge will continue to witness Hanoi’s development