LINGAYEN–The 2nd Highway Engineering District has announced that all bridges and school buildings under its jurisdiction have been inspected and passed safety standards.

Highway District Engineer Rodolfo Dion said the inspection was in compliance with the order of the Department of Public Works and Highways central office to ensure the safety of occupants of these structures in times of earthquakes and other calamities.

Dion said some bridge and classroom structures have shown some defects but these were minor and could be repaired immediately.

Most of the school buildings in his area of jurisdiction are one-level structures and only a few are two-level structures. All were found structurally strong to withstand ordinary earthquakes.        

Engineering personnel were mobilized by Dion to prepare for the necessary minor repair works on some bridges and classrooms even as he expressed hope that the budget for the repairs of these projects would be released immediately so that work can be started very soon. – APE

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