The leaders of the North Region of the Dominican College of Engineers, Architects and Surveyors expressed concern for the advanced deterioration of 12 bridges in the Santiago and Puerto Plata areas. The areas mentioned are located in Arroyo Hondo, to the south of Santiago, and on the highways between Santiago and San Jose de las Matas, on the Gregorio Luperon Highway between Santiago and Puerto Plata. There are other bridges in bad shape in Gurabo, Jacagua, Puñal and La Delgada. The majority of these bridges show wear and tear on the beams and the railings while some of the bridges show erosion around the base.
Roberto Duron, who spoke during an activity celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the CODIA, said that the majority of the road structures affected are long past their useful life. He called upon the Ministry of Public Works to begin replacing the structures.
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Diario Libre
26 November 2018
