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The authorities in the city of Baracoa, in Guantánamo, built a dangerous pedestrian bridge as a temporary measure while they construct a permanent bridge to replace the one that used to stand there.
A post from Facebook from the local station specified that a wooden bridge was constructed on Mariana Grajales Street, at the location where the iron bridge used to be.
"An alternative pedestrian crossing allows for the passage of people, while efforts to restore the work and road continue," they warned.
However, internet users are wondering how much longer this will last and what will happen to that pine wood when the rains begin.
Others also speculated that they would not build another lasting bridge due to a lack of construction materials.
"How much money are the leaders making every time they replace the bridge? That's why they don't use concrete, I say," wrote someone.
"Good temporary solution, because if that's pine wood, at any moment someone could fall into the trench, and if they don't take the boards for cooking due to lack of electricity," added another.
Another Cuban commented, "It seems like there’s no steel or cement. Let’s see how long it lasts when the downpours arrive."
The construction of the pedestrian bridge has a significant impact as it is the only pedestrian access in the affected area, although its temporary and fragile nature raises concerns about its durability and safety.
The lack of construction materials in Cuba directly affects the condition of the streets and the country's road infrastructure, contributing to a widespread and growing deterioration of urban and rural roads.
Close to 75% of the streets and roads in Cuba are in fair or poor condition, a situation officially acknowledged by the Minister of Transport, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, who attributes the deterioration primarily to a shortage of materials, especially the lack of fuel required for production and road maintenance.
The lack of asphalt and other supplies limits the ability to carry out frequent repairs and maintenance, leading to the emergence and expansion of potholes, cracks, and structural damage on the streets, which affects road safety and the good condition of vehicles.
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