Otis Bridge closed to motorists due to 'progressive collapse'

Motorists were advised by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to take alternate routes as Otis Bridge in Paco, Manila was closed to traffic on Tuesday.

MMDA ADVISORY: Otis Manila Bridge closed to traffic as per MDRRMC due to unstability. Motorists are advised to avoid the location and take altenate routes. #mmda

— Official MMDA (@MMDA) June 25, 2018

The bridge was closed past 12 a.m. to all types of vehicles, especially trucks, according to a report on Unang Balita.

Cracks running about 20 feet in length and almost a foot in width were seen in the middle part of the bridge.

Mga sasakyan na nagtatangkang dumaan sa bahagi ng Otis Bridge sa Maynila, pinagbawalan ng @MMDA dahil sa bumigay na bahagi ng tulay. | via @CecilVillarosa pic.twitter.com/4gYHTuUU3v

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) June 25, 2018

PANOORIN: DPWH District Engr. Mike Macud, nag-inspeksyon sa nasirang bahagi ng Otis Bridge. @dzbb pic.twitter.com/w3stYLtNb7

— Cecille Villarosa (@CecilVillarosa) June 25, 2018

Three families living under the bridge were asked to leave due to the threat of bridge collapse.

According to officials of the disaster risk reduction and management office, the bridge was closed before 1 a.m. due to "progressive collapse" of the structure.

Barangay 831 chairperson Josephine Morales informed authorities about the cracks when people noticed them before midnight Monday. —KG, GMA News