Main Span of Nipa Palm Leaf-Shaped Pedestrian Bridge Over Saigon River Joined
The main structure of a pedestrian bridge over the Saigon River, designed to resemble a nipa palm leaf, has been joined. The approximately 1,400-tonne main bridge structure and a 2,000-tonne supporting frame were assembled and temporarily lifted for technical inspection, signaling progress on a new landmark in Ho Chi Minh City.
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