Authorities have temporarily closed Bato Bridge in Barangay Cabawan, Maribojoc in Bohol after a portion of its approach collapsed, rendering the structure unsafe for vehicular traffic. —Leo Udtohan
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bohol 1st District Engineering Office (DPWH-B1DEO) has assured the public that Bato Bridge in Barangay Cabawan in Maribojoc town remains structurally safe despite the collapse of a portion of its approach, which forced authorities to temporarily close the bridge to vehicular traffic.
In an official statement issued Friday, the DPWH-Central Visayas said it immediately mobilized heavy equipment and maintenance personnel to address the bridge approach settlement and deployed a technical team to assess the affected area.
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