Cagnipa Bridge widened by DPWH

By GISSELLE G. PARUNGAO
June 28, 2019

CALBAYOG CITY – From a two-lane Cagnipa Bridge, it was widened to a four-lane bridge by the Department of Public Works and Highways Samar First District Engineering Office with an appropriation of P50 million.

The bridge was widened to a total width of 7.32 meters carriageway (left and right) and 2.22 meters sidewalk. Now, it spans to 14.64 meters total width of carriageway and a total length of 51 meters.

This will provide safe and convenient travel going through this major thoroughfare and faster delivery of goods to and from the city proper.

The widening of bridges complements the road widening projects being done within the district.