The Quezon City government assured residents of Barangays Sta. Lucia and North Fairview that immediate action is being taken following the collapse of a hanging bridge that connected the two communities.

The bridge was destroyed on Monday, July 21, after the Tullahan River overflowed due to heavy rains brought by the recent typhoons.

“Lubos naming ikinalulungkot ang pagkasira ng hanging bridge sa Barangay Sta. Lucia at North Fairview na matagal nang ginagamit ng ating mga residente (We deeply regret the destruction of the hanging bridge in Barangay Sta. Lucia and North Fairview that has long been used by our residents)," the city government said in a statement on Thursday, July 24.

The construction of a safer and more durable bridge will begin immediately under the supervision of the City Engineering Department.

“Nais naming ipabatid na bahagi ng ating infrastructure plan ang pagpapagawa ng mas matibay at ligtas na tulay sa lugar. Magsisimula agad ang konstruksyon sa pangunguna ng City Engineering Department (We would like to inform you that part of our infrastructure plan is to build a stronger and safer bridge in the area. Construction will begin immediately under the leadership of the City Engineering Department),” it said.

Residents were advised to use the nearby Atherton Bridge as an alternative route.

“Pinag-aaralan na rin ng Traffic and Transport Management Department – Tricycle Regulatory Division ang pagsasaayos ng mga ruta at biyahe ng tricycle sa lugar upang matiyak ang kaginhawaan ng publiko, lalo na ng mga estudyante (The Traffic and Transport Management Department – Tricycle Regulatory Division is also studying the adjustment of tricycle routes and trips in the area to ensure the comfort of the public, especially students),” it said.