Collapse of Napo-Lapayan Bridge affects buses trips’ from Zambo Sur to Iligan and vice-versa

Napo-Lapayan Bridge connecting the towns of

Linamon and Kauswagan in the province of

Lanao del Norte. (Photos by Bishop Antonio Ablon)

By Jong Cadion

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Jan. 16 (Frontline News) -–There is no direct trips of passengers buses from this city to Iligan City as well as from Dipolog City to Ozamis since the collapse of the Napo-Lapayan Bridge in the province of Lanao del Norte.

The bridge, connecting the towns of Linamon and Kauswagan in Lanao del Norte, collapsed around 10:00 p.m. Monday due to rampaging flood waters brought about by heavy rains spawned by the Low Pressure Area (LPA) experienced in Mindanao at that time.

Engr. Reynerio Alcachupas, head of this province’ first engineering district, said the passengers of buses would need to ride motorized banca from Linamon and Kauswagan and vice-versa and then board again on buses to be able to reach to their destinations.

Napo-Lapayan Bridge connecting the towns of

Linamon and Kauswagan in the province of

Lanao del Norte. (Photos by Bishop Antonio Ablon)

Napo-Lapayan Bridge connecting the towns of

Linamon and Kauswagan in the province of

Lanao del Norte. (Photos by Bishop Antonio Ablon)

Alcachupas said that for those who have their own vehicle, they can travel from and to Iligan City by taking the longer route by traversing through Marawi City then to Malabang town in Lanao del Sur and then to the municipality of Tukuran, this province.

Alcachupas said they could traverse along the coastal road upon reaching Tukuran town in traveling to this city.

He said DPWH personnel are undertaking remedial measures to re-establish the Linamon-Kauswagan passage way.

As of press time, motorized banca operators are collecting P20 pesos fare per passenger for them to reach to other side of the river bank.

Military and police have been deployed to ensure the protection of the affected commuters who have to endure longer travel time to reach their destinations.

The motorized banca loaded with passengers was Capsized

Due to strong current of water, No one reported casualty.

(Photos by Bishop Antonio Ablon)      

The motorized banca loaded with passengers was Capsized

Due to strong current of water, No one reported casualty.

(Photos by Bishop Antonio Ablon)      

Stranded passengers paying P20 per head to the

Motorized banca operators just to reach to the other

side of the river bank. (Photos by Bishop Antonio Ablon)

Stranded passengers paying P20 per head to the

Motorized banca operators just to reach to the other

side of the river bank. (Photos by Bishop Antonio Ablon)

Note:  All photos are courtesy by Bioshop Antonio Ablon, of the Philippine Independent Church, Pagadain Diosces