Buntun Bridge in Cagayan undergoes retrofitting; only light vehicles allowed

Retrofitting of the Buntun Bridge in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan began on Saturday, August 10, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region II said.

Only light vehicles are allowed to pass at this time, it added.

"Buntun Bridge Update: Tanging light vehicles lamang ang pahihintulutang dumaan sa Buntun Bridge sa Tuguegarao City, Cagayan simula ngayong araw, Agosto 10, 2024, dahil sa isinasagawang retrofitting sa nasabing tulay," the DPWH Region II said in a Facebook post.

Heavy vehicles weighing eight tons and up were advised to use as an alternate route the Maharlika Highway in Isabela going to and from Cagayan.

The DPWH Region II appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation due to the inconvenience.

Buntun Bridge spans the Cagayan River and connects Tuguegarao City to Solana in Cagayan. —KG, GMA Integrated News