The floating bridge across the Ozama River was closed yesterday due after the Ministry of Public Works announced the urgent removal of the large amount of water lilies that were pushing against the bridge, possibly affecting its stability.
According to the Diario Libre, the heavy rains brought the unusual amount of water lilies and other debris down the Ozama.
Members of the Dominican Armada were working to remove the water lilies that stretched from shore to shore as their passage to the open sea was blocked by the floating bridge.
Bridge traffic was diverted to the Ramon Matías Mella Bridge until the situation is resolved.
27 April 2017
