Shenzhen Luohu Bridge overhauls a century-old bridge with a new look

　　China News Service, Guangzhou, August 31st (Guo Jun, Lu Province, Wang Xing) The reporter learned from Guangzhou Railway Group Guangzhou Public Works Section on the 31st that Luohu Bridge, a century-old bridge lying on the winding and quiet Shenzhen River, has once again ushered in a few days ago. Overhaul.

　　The Luohu Bridge, a railway bridge connecting Hong Kong and the mainland, has witnessed the modern development of the Chinese nation, and has also become a bridge connecting the motherland to the world after the reform and opening up.

In order to meet the requirements of economic development for railway transportation capacity, Guangzhou Railway Group Guangzhou Public Works Section organized Dongguan Bridge and Tunnel Workshop to overhaul Luohu Bridge.

　　At 7:00 on August 29, 19 workers in Dongguan Bridge and Tunnel Workshop replaced handguards.

It is understood that the overhaul of the Luohu Bridge began on July 26.

The Dongguan Bridge and Tunnel Workshop dispatched 11 young backbones and 27 construction team members to replace composite bridge sleepers, paint the upper cover, remove rust paint for steel trusses, and replace handguards.

　　"This overhaul is a heavy task and time is tight. From 7:00 to 19:00 every day, we will block the lines and then replace the composite bridge sleepers, handguards and other bridge decks. In addition, there are three nights a week. Carry out rust removal and paint work on steel truss girders." Shan Ziran, Secretary of the Party Branch of Dongguan Bridge and Tunnel Workshop, said, "The working conditions at night are poor. At first, everyone was not used to climbing up and down high-altitude work. After more than a month, everyone also are used to it."

　　"The overhaul of Luohu Bridge is coming to an end. At present, 163 composite bridge sleepers have been replaced, 22.8 square meters of upper cover have been painted, 96 square meters of steel truss girder rust removal paint, and 9.4 meters of handguards have been replaced. The face of the company is displayed in front of us to better serve the development of the two places." Luo Jun said happily.

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