Ayala Bridge opens to light vehicles

Ayala Bridge. JOAN BONDOC / INQUIRER FILE PHOTO

Officials have partially opened the Ayala Bridge in Manila to light private vehicles Monday morning, June 15, 2015.

Small vehicles from both directions were allowed over the bridge starting early Monday but trucks and buses were still barred from crossing.

BACKSTORY: Ayala Bridge partly reopens June 15

Despite the opening, officials cautioned motorists using the bridge because construction materials and workers were still on the structure.

Originally scheduled to be closed by only one month starting March 22, the bridge remained closed to all vehicles until yesterday, in time for the full reopening of schools.

BACKSTORY: Ayala Bridge reopening moved from April to June

Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson earlier said that Ayala bridge had to undergo needed rehabilitation and retrofitting. It also had to be raised by 75 centimeters to prevent barges passing through the Pasig River from hitting the structure. CB