Agas-Agas Bridge
Agas-Agas Bridge | |
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 The Agas-agas Bridge in barangay Kahupian, inaugurated in 2009, is seen as a permanent solution to landslides in the area, often resulting to stranding of vehicles. With the completion of the PhP 67 million reparation of the bridge's foundation last October 2015, the national government is pushing for additional works to further define waterways in this section of the Pan-Philippine Highway. | |
| Coordinates | 10°29′49″N 124°59′53″E / 10.497°N 124.998°E |
| Locale | Sogod, Southern Leyte |
| History | |
| Construction start | November 17, 2006[1] |
| Construction end | August 2, 2009[1] |
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Agas-Agas Bridge is a prestressed concrete beam bridge on the Pan-Philippine Highway. The ₱1.024-billion bridge was funded partially by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. With a length of about 350 meters (1,150 feet) and a height of 292 feet (89 meters) above ground,[2] the center span of the structure measures 177 meters (581 feet) in length supported by two piers measuring 241 foot (73 meters) and 246 foot (75 meters) from the ground.[3]
The mountainous Agas-Agas section of the Pan-Philippine Highway in Southern Leyte is prone to landslides during heavy rains, much more when a typhoon strikes the province. The bridge was constructed in 2006 to avoid the troublesome section and cut down the driving time for motorists.[4]
Seeing its high tourism potential the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) submitted to President Gloria Arroyo the plan to turn the bridge into a haven for enthusiasts of bungee jumping, paramotor, downhill skateboarding, zip-line, rappelling and other extreme sports. On August 9, 2009, the president signed the construction of the bungee jumping platform along the bridge as well as other tourism amenities.
The Agas-Agas Bridge zipline, now known as "Zipline Leyte", opened in April 2011.[2] The twin zipline, one of the longest in the country at 880 meters (2,890 feet), glides diagonally above the bridge and the riverine below it.[5] A Provincial Pavilion complete with a parking lot and food and souvernir kiosks has been constructed atop of a promontory overlooking the deep ravine of the nearby gorge.[6]
References
- ^ a b Esplanada, Jerry E.(2015-02-11). "Highest bridge in PH in danger of collapsing". Inquirer.net. Retrieved on 2016-11-30.
- ^ a b (2011-04-16). "Agas-Agas zipline launched". Sunstar.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
- ^ Sakowski (2012-05-04). "Agas-Agas Bridge". Highest Bridges.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
- ^ (2010-08). "Agas Agas Bridge Construction – Leyte". Dutchpickle.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
- ^ GMA Public Affairs. (2013-10-13). "Drew Arellano takes a zipline across the Agas-Agas bridge in Southern Leyte (Biyahe ni Drew)". YouTube.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15.
- ^ Gorne, Es (April 11, 2011). "Zip Southern Leyte in Sogod completes construction, opens to public soon". pia.gov.ph. Retrieved May 5, 2011.