Manila, April 16 -- Reaching the town center of Jipapad, Eastern Samar from the main highway is now more convenient following the completion of a hanging bridge crossing the town's major river earlier this April.
The PHP18.6-million, 80-meter hanging bridge with a mix of concrete and steel structure connects the town center to the other side of the town leading to the national road.
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Eastern Samar district engineering office chief Ma. Margarita Junia said in a phone interview on Friday the hanging bridge is also designed for the passage of motorcycles bringing farm products to the town's commercial area.
The hanging bridge was built to withstand and be serviceable to the public anytime especi...