Panama’s Sinaproc Closes Vehicular Bridges in Capira and Chame due to Risk of Collapse
Bolívar Nieto, provincial director of Sinaproc in Western Panama, reported that warning tapes were placed on both bridges; however, some residents have removed them and continue to use them despite the danger.
For security reasons, the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc) restricted the use of two vehicular bridges in the districts of Capira and Chame in the province of Panama Oeste. One of the bridges, which are in serious disrepair, is located in the Perequeté sector and connects to the township of Villa del Carmen, in the district of Capira. The decision was made after an inspection confirmed that part of the Bailey Bridge’s abutments had been undermined by the strong current of the Perequeté River, putting it at risk of collapse. An inspection by technical staff from Sinaproc and the Ministry of Public Works (MOP) is scheduled for this Monday to determine the work to be performed. The second bridge is located in the community of El Espavé de Sajalices, on Puerto Street, in the Chame district. Bolívar Nieto, provincial director of Sinaproc in Western Panama, reported that warning tapes were placed on both bridges; however, some residents have removed them and continue to use them despite the danger.
