QUEZON CITY, (PIA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assured that the Balintawak Interchange Bridge remains structurally sound and is still passable to light vehicles following the recent fire incident at Brgy. Balon Bato, Quezon City which affected the bridge.
DPWH National Capital Region Director Loreta M. Malaluan immediately deployed the Bridge Inspectorate team for initial inspection and assessment, and to determine the extent of damage on its structural integrity.
Photos courtesy of DPWH NCR
According to DPWH, the deployed team reported that the existing retrofitting of the department completed in 2015 may be damaged. However, a detailed engineering investigation will be conducted to further assess the concrete's compressive strength.
While the bridge remains structurally sound and still passable to light vehicles, DPWH advises motorists that all heavy are not allowed to pass temporarily until the detailed engineering investigation results are confirmed. (DPWH NCR/PIA-NCR)
