Let's See This Is A Candidate For Regent, A Suspension Bridge In Lebak Ambruk Makes Residents Isolated

Residents were in the vicinity of the Leuwi Awi bridge which collapsed in Parakanbeusi Village, Lebak, Banten, Friday (15/11/2024/ANTARA PHOTO/Muhammad Bagus Khoirunas/foc.

The 120-meter suspension bridge connecting Leuwidamar and Bojongmanik sub-districts, Lebak Regency, collapsed, Thursday (14/11). People in the area are isolated.

"The cause of the collapse of the bridge was due to age," said Head of Parakan Besi Village, Bojongmanik District, Lebak Pulung Regency, as reported by ANTARA, Friday, November 15.

People in two sub-districts are now isolated due to the collapse of the suspension bridge, which has an impact on the economy of the local community.

The suspension bridge, which is located in Parakanbeusi Village, Bojongmanik District, which connects Leuwidamar District, Lebak Regency, is crossed by thousands of people per day.

Currently, people who want to travel outside the area, such as sub-district offices and Rangkasbitung are forced to rotate and go quite far.

However, most of the local people were forced to cross the river, even though the clothes were wet.

"We have reported the collapse of the suspension bridge to the Bojongmanik District office for immediate reporting to the Lebak Regency Government," he explained.

Head of the Trantib Section of Bojongmanik District, Lebak Martin Regency said the collapse of the suspension bridge was due to the disconnection of the long-used and so old rope that was not strong enough to withstand the load.

In addition, soil conditions are very fragile because the rainfall in the area is quite high.

Luckily, the collapse of the bridge did not cause any casualties or injuries.

"We have reported to the Lebak Regency Government so that there is a repair of the suspension bridge which is very vital for the community's economy," he said.

Meanwhile, Rudi, a resident of Bojongmanik District, Lebak Regency, hopes that the collapsed suspension bridge will be repaired soon so that community activities return to normal to carry out economic activities as well as school children.

"We are now forcing ourselves to plunge into the river and wet clothes after the suspension bridge collapsed," he said.