Weight limit on LT bridge reiterated

THE DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways reiterated the weight limit of vehicles passing the bridge along the Baguio-Bontoc road in Km. 6 in La Trinidad, Benguet.

During the Benguet Provincial Board regular session, DPWH Benguet

1st District Assistant District Engr. Benedicta Mendoza disclosed due to the current condition of the bridge, a five-ton weight limit for vehicles crossing the bridge is implemented.

The engineer added coordination with the central office to fast track funding of the bridge deck is now being done.

Mendoza said they are also requesting the presence of police officers for vehicular traffic assistance in the monitoring of vehicles to not exceed the carrying capacity.

Board Member Florencio Bentres suggested to put signages which incorporate the number of tons allowed and include what type of vehicles are allowed to traverse the bridge.

Previously, DPWH informed the local government La Trinidad the bridge has shown signs of weakening with transverse cracks and scouring on the concrete deck.

DPWH then installed a steel plate placed to cover the hole near the end of the bridge and announced to pre-empt any untoward incident, advise motorists to pass with caution with trucks, buses and other vehicles weighing more than five tons are diverted to ShilanBeckel Road.

The bridge connects La Trinidad and Baguio City to neighboring towns of Benguet and provinces in the Cordillera region.

The bridge, which is near the provincial capitol was built 1961.