Hien Luong Bridge, Steel bridge in Vinh Linh District, Vietnam
Hien Luong Bridge is a steel truss structure crossing the Ben Hai River in Quang Tri Province, measuring 186 meters in length with a nine-meter roadway. On both sides run narrow walkways that allow pedestrians to cross and offer direct views of the riverbanks below.
Following the Geneva Accords of 1954, this site became the provisional demarcation line between North and South Vietnam, remaining in place until reunification in 1976. During the war years, the structure changed condition repeatedly through destruction and reconstruction.
At the northern bank stands a memorial site with exhibits from the division era, while the southern bank preserves remnants of the old border installations. Visitors can trace the concrete dimensions of the former frontier and understand how the river separated two systems.
Crossing is possible at any time, though cooler morning hours offer a more comfortable visit with less traffic. From the walkway, memorial plaques and the river landscape are easily observed.
Loudspeakers once stood on both banks, broadcasting propaganda messages between the two sides from 1954 to 1964. These acoustic installations were so loud they shaped daily life for local residents and could be heard for kilometers.
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