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San Juanico Bridge load limit may be increased before yearend – DPWH
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to increase the load limit of the San Juanico Bridge from three tons to ten tons by the last quarter of the year.
This potential increase comes as rehabilitation efforts and retrofitting work progress on the 52-year-old structure.
DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan stated that the bridge's load capacity might be raised after the completion of retrofitting work.
The temporary weight limit imposed on vehicles crossing the bridge between Samar and Leyte starting May 14 has raised concerns about its potential impact on the prices of goods in the region.
To mitigate these concerns, the Philippine Ports Authority is exploring alternative routes from Luzon to Leyte that bypass the San Juanico Bridge.
Bonoan emphasized that the primary consideration is ensuring the safety of motorists using the bridge.
Meanwhile, the proposed second San Juanico Bridge is in the detailed engineering design stage, with completion expected in 2026.
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