Public Safety Emergencies
Marcos Surveys Damaged Isabela Bridge, Points to Design Errors
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conducted an on-site inspection of the collapsed Cabagan-Santa Maria bridge in Isabela, attributing the failure to critical design errors and overloaded vehicles.
During the visit, streamed live by the Presidential Communications Office, Marcos highlighted that the bridge, initially conceptualized as a cable-supported suspension structure, lacked this essential feature, directly contributing to its collapse.
He disclosed that the project’s budget was slashed from ₱1.8 billion to reduce costs, but the government now faces higher expenses for repairs. While confirming the contractor adhered to provided specifications, Marcos stressed the core issue lay in flawed design standards.
Additionally, he noted that two trucks weighing over 100 tons each—far exceeding the 44-ton limit—exacerbated the structural strain. The President prioritized immediate repairs and vowed accountability post-resolution, urging stricter enforcement of weight regulations to prevent future incidents.
Reinforcement plans are underway to restore the bridge and ensure regional connectivity.
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During the visit, streamed live by the Presidential Communications Office, Marcos highlighted that the bridge, initially conceptualized as a cable-supported suspension structure, lacked this essential feature, directly contributing to its collapse.
He disclosed that the project’s budget was slashed from ₱1.8 billion to reduce costs, but the government now faces higher expenses for repairs. While confirming the contractor adhered to provided specifications, Marcos stressed the core issue lay in flawed design standards.
Additionally, he noted that two trucks weighing over 100 tons each—far exceeding the 44-ton limit—exacerbated the structural strain. The President prioritized immediate repairs and vowed accountability post-resolution, urging stricter enforcement of weight regulations to prevent future incidents.
Reinforcement plans are underway to restore the bridge and ensure regional connectivity.
Note: This AI-generated summary may contain inaccuracies. For complete context, refer to the full article.