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San Juanico Bridge near completion, ready by 2026 — Marcos
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced that the repair of the San Juanico Bridge, which connects Samar and Leyte, is underway and expected to be fully functional by the third quarter of 2026.
The weight limit of the 52-year-old bridge was increased to 15 tons from 3 tons.
Marcos Jr. stated that the retrofit cost P1.1 billion, expressing hope that this serves as a lesson for proper maintenance.
Discussions are underway to potentially allow vehicles weighing up to 30 tons to use the bridge, with considerations for one-way traffic at night to accommodate larger trucks.
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