Hato Nuevo-Quita Sueño bridge remains deteriorated and without railings

The bridge connecting Hato Nuevo in Manoguayabo with the Quita Sueño municipal district in Haina continues to be a significant safety hazard due to its severe deterioration. Five months after its poor condition was first highlighted, the structure still lacks railings and protective barriers, leaving users exposed to the risk of falling into the Haina River below.

Vehicles of all sizes, including motorcycles, cars, all-terrain vehicles, and even large trucks and cement carriers, regularly traverse this vital link between communities. The absence of safety features poses a constant danger not only to drivers but also to pedestrians who must share the narrow space with passing vehicles.

Residents have expressed long-standing concerns about the bridge's state. Although authorities have addressed the bridge's intervention over the past decade, with various repairs undertaken, the structural problems persist. Locals report that railings have been destroyed by vehicle impacts or stolen by individuals for scrap metal, exacerbating the safety issues.

The bridge serves as a crucial passage for residents of several communities, including La Pared, Quita Sueño de Haina, Batey Bienvenido, and Hato Nuevo, Manoguayabo. The ongoing neglect of this vital infrastructure highlights a persistent problem that puts hundreds of users at risk daily.