Tag: Biliran Bridge
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DPWH Initiates Major Overhaul of Biliran Bridge After Viral Swaying Incident
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has embarked on a significant PHP28.9-million repair project for the Biliran Bridge, which connects the island province to the Leyte mainland. The repair work commenced more than a month after the bridge gained notoriety online for its alarming wavelike movements. The DPWH Biliran district engineering office confirmed…
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DPWH Initiates Four-Month Repair Project on Biliran Bridge After Viral Swaying Incident
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has embarked on a PHP28.9-million repair project for the Biliran Bridge, which connects the island province to the Leyte mainland. The decision to repair the bridge came over a month after it gained widespread attention online for its noticeable wavelike movements. The repair work, which began this…
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Biliran Bridge Awaits Funding for Urgent Repairs
The Biliran Bridge, a crucial link between Biliran province and Leyte mainland, is in dire need of repairs, with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Biliran eagerly awaiting a PHP30-million budget allocation from the central office. The bridge, which has been showing signs of wear and structural issues, is essential for residents…
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New Bridge Proposed for Biliran to Replace Aging Structure
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced plans for a new bridge to connect Biliran province to Leyte, aiming to resolve issues with the aging Biliran Bridge. The existing bridge, the sole connection between the island and the mainland, has shown signs of deterioration, prompting the need for a new structure. Irwin…
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Biliran Declared in State of Calamity Over Bridge Restrictions
The province of Biliran has been declared in a state of calamity due to the limited capacity of the Biliran Bridge, which has severely impacted the transportation of essential goods and disrupted public travel. Governor Gerard Espina issued Resolution No. 321 on Friday, banning heavy vehicles from using the bridge, which is the sole connection…
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DPWH Enforces Weight Restrictions on Biliran Bridge Amid Safety Concerns
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has introduced a temporary ban on heavy vehicles traversing the Biliran Bridge in Biliran province, following alarming videos circulating on social media that depicted the bridge swaying. The decision, effective from late Monday, December 23, 2024, restricts the bridge’s use to light vehicles such as passenger vans…
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