Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez said trucks weighing up to 30 metric tons may be allowed to cross the San Juanico Bridge before Christmas, following a recent inspection of the bridge by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

In a media briefing, Romualdez said Malacañang has entrusted the city government to study the possible increase in the current 15-metric-ton load limit, which was raised from the previous 3-metric-ton restriction. He noted that heavier vehicles may be permitted to cross at night on a one-way basis.

“Most likely gabi (makakadaan) pag madalang na yung mga vehicles… maybe 10 p.m. So depende... It also depends if it’s weekend or it’s a weekday. It will be posted naman properly,” Romualdez said, adding that the city is looking for ways to allow large vehicles to cross safely.

He said the move would be a major relief for cargo trucks, as it would reduce delays and lessen reliance on RoRo cargo vessels.