New Otis Bridge in Manila is now open for motorists

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday opened to motorists the newly rehabilitated Otis Bridge in Manila, according to a report by Manny Vargas on Dobol B sa News TV.

Bagong Otis Bridge sa Maynila, bubuksan na ng @DPWHph sa mga motorista. | via @VargasMannysen pic.twitter.com/Qu21LF3Crc

— DZBB Super Radyo (@dzbb) December 4, 2018

Otis Bridge on Paz Mendoza Guazon Street (formerly known as Otis Street) leads to UN Avenue.

The newly opened bridge will primarily benefit the residents of Pandacan who pass along Nagtahan heading to Ermita and Malate.

People cross Otis Bridge along Paz M. Guanzon Street in Paco, Manila, on Tuesday, December 3, 2018, after authorities opened it for light vehicles. The 50-year-old bridge was reconstructed following its collapse in June 2018. The reopening of the bridge is expected to ease traffic on Osmeña Highway, Quirino Avenue, and United Nations Avenue. Danny Pata

It was announced however that only light vehicles can pass Otis Bridge.

In June, the bridge was suddenly closed after cracks were seen. —Joviland Rita/KG, GMA News