LIMITED CAPACITY. A car passing the Biliran Bridge on Dec. 27, 2024. Biliran province was placed under a state of calamity as heavy vehicles carrying vital goods and essential supplies are banned from using the bridge which is the only link of the island province to mainland Leyte. (Photo courtesy of Biliran Island FB page)
LIMITED CAPACITY. A car passing the Biliran Bridge on Dec. 27, 2024. Biliran province was placed under a state of calamity as heavy vehicles carrying vital goods and essential supplies were banned from using the bridge, the only link of the island province to mainland Leyte. (Photo courtesy of Biliran Island FB page)
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TACLOBAN CITY — The island province of Biliran was placed under a state of calamity due to the limited capacity of Biliran Bridge causing significant disruption in the transport of goods, essential supplies and public travel, and the local economy.
allways fruits Article continues after this advertisementGov. Gerard Espina signed Resolution No. 321 late Friday declaring the state of calamity as heavy vehicles, which carry essential goods, such as food supply and fuel, are prohibited from using the vital bridge that connects Biliran to Leyte.
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“The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council has assessed the situation and recommended the declaration of a state of calamity to address the economic and logistical challenges resulting from the restricted use and access to the bridge,” the resolution stated.
Article continues after this advertisementThe declaration will enable the provincial government to implement measures to stabilize the prices of goods and essential commodities, ensure the uninterrupted delivery of goods and services, and mobilize resources to mitigate the adverse effects of the incident.
Article continues after this advertisementSince Dec. 23, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Biliran Bridge could no longer be used by heavy vehicles after videos posted on Facebook showed the structure was swinging.
Article continues after this advertisementOnly light vehicles such as passenger vans, sports utility vehicles, and other similar or lighter types of transport are allowed to pass.
Buses are advised to unload passengers before crossing, and the traveling public is asked to cross the bridge one at a time and with caution.
Article continues after this advertisementThe DPWH highly recommended barge transport to facilitate the heavy influx of cargo trucks carrying goods, perishable products, and fuel tankers pending the completion of major repairs or replacement of damaged components.
The ongoing repairs of the landing ramp in the Leyte side started late Friday, but the provincial government has yet to announce the start of the barge transport service.
Built and designed in 1976, the bridge is the only link between Biliran Island and mainland Leyte.
In 2021, the DPWH announced plans to build a P500-million bridge parallel to the deteriorating Biliran Bridge.
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