San Juanico Bridge Weight Limit Causes Transportation Chaos in Samar

The weight limit imposed on the San Juanico Bridge has created a bottleneck in transportation, forcing heavy vehicles to use the Amandayehan Port in Basey, Samar as an alternative. This has resulted in significant delays for truck drivers transporting goods between Samar and Leyte. "It's taking us much longer to get our goods across," said one truck driver, "and the cost is going up because of the extra time and fuel." The limited number of RoRo ferries available at Amandayehan Port exacerbates the problem. The reporter, Mariz Umali, highlights the difficulties faced by truckers whose perishable goods are at risk due to the delays. The situation underscores the need for efficient alternative transportation solutions in the region.