San Juanico Bridge linking Leyte and Samar-worth a visit.

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San Juanico Bridge
When visiting Tacloban there is one attraction that is highly recommended. The San Juanico Bridge is not very far from down town Tacloban. Travel time to the bridge is around 10 to 15 minutes. You can travel by private vehicle, jeepney or multicab. All public transport costs in this part of the Philippines are quite reasonable

The San Juanico Bridge links Leyte and Samar across the San Juanico Straight. The bridge connects Tacloban city on the Leyte side to the township of Santa Rita on the Samar side. If you were planning to travel from Tacloban to Manila by road this is the way you go. The San Juanico Bridge is part of the Pan- Philippine Highway.
The views are very picturesque but I would describe as quite stunning.
San Juanico Bridge traveling from Samar to Tacloban
Travelling from Tacloban to Samar

Stunning Views from the San Juanico Bridge

Information and history
The San Juanico Bridge is 2.16 Km in length or in imperial 1.4miles
The bridge has two lanes one in each direction
The bridge has walkways so if you are feeling fit it makes for a nice and adventurous walk.
Construction of the San Juanico Bridge began in 1969 and was completed in 1973
The cost to build the bridge, $21 Million US
The bridge was built during the Ferdinand Marcos Government and dedicated to his wife Imelda
The bridge has 43 spans
The main arch rises 41 meters above the sea

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