The magnificent Chau Doc bridge across the Hau River has officially replaced the Chau Giang ferry, ending an era closely associated with local people. This event marks a new development in transportation infrastructure, but also evokes many feelings of regret about the days of trucks on the Chau Giang ferry.
From a Century-Old Ferry to a Modern Bridge
The Chau Giang ferry, a historical witness for over a century, was once the primary means of transportation connecting the two banks of the Hau River. Small, rickety ferries carried people and trucks on the Chau Giang ferry back and forth across the swift currents. The image of trucks on the Chau Giang ferry jostling for space at the ferry terminal became familiar to the locals.
After liberation day, wooden ferries were replaced by more modern steel ferries. However, with socio-economic development and increasing transportation needs, the ferry terminal became overloaded, unable to handle the traffic flow, especially trucks on the Chau Giang ferry.
Chau Doc Bridge: Joy and Sorrow
The Chau Doc bridge, with its modern scale, has solved the problem of traffic congestion, shortened travel times, and facilitated the transportation of goods, including the trucks on the Chau Giang ferry from the past.
However, the cessation of the Chau Giang ferry also leaves much regret for the local people. Many have been associated with the ferry terminal throughout their lives, from small-scale trading to taking their children to school. The image of trucks on the Chau Giang ferry carrying goods and people bustling back and forth will only remain in memory.
Image: The last ferry trips at Chau Giang before the Chau Doc bridge was opened to traffic.
A New Future for Chau Giang
The Chau Doc bridge is not only an important transportation project but also a symbol of An Giang’s development. The bridge opens up new opportunities for the economy, tourism, and improves people’s lives. Although the familiar image of trucks on the Chau Giang ferry is gone, the bridge promises a brighter future for this land.
Replacing ferries with bridges is an inevitable trend of development. Despite some nostalgia for old memories, the people of An Giang are eagerly awaiting the positive changes that the Chau Doc bridge brings. The memory of trucks on the Chau Giang ferry will forever be a part of the region’s development history.
