DPWH imposes 3-ton weight limit on San Juanico Bridge for P900M rehab

Vehicles weighing more than three tons will be restricted from crossing the San Juanico Bridge due to a PHP900 million rehabilitation project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

The rehabilitation aims to strengthen the structural integrity of the bridge, which was constructed between 1969 and 1973.

Instead of a full closure, the DPWH is imposing a three-ton weight limit, with heavier vehicles like cargo trucks and buses being rerouted to use roll-on roll-off vessels or barges across the San Juanico Strait.

DPWH Eastern Visayas assistant regional director Ma. Margarita Junia stated that the retrofitting of the bridge's 42 spans is crucial for the two-year timeline.

The DPWH has allocated PHP150 million for the current year to retrofit specific bridge piers and spans.

The restriction must be strictly enforced to ensure motorist safety, mitigate risks, and facilitate essential repair and maintenance work.

Traffic has begun to build up at the bridge approaches as awareness of the restriction varies.