Osmel Almaguer
The bridge is used not only by the locals (when requiring immediate medical aid) but also by hundreds of people daily who come from different places around the capital for treatment. It is crossed by those seeking the 106 bus, headed by the municipality of Regla (across the water), and by employees from the hospital or surrounding institutions.
The Monumental is a freeway where cars move at speeds close to 100 kilometers per hour – hence the need for a bridge of this nature.
Last year, when my father was admitted at the hospital there, I had to use the bridge repeated times. Every time I crossed it, I was assailed by certain unease, given its noticeable deterioration.
The concrete steps would crumble beneath my feet like candy bars. I was afraid to fall through somewhere, or remain dangling.
About a month ago, one of the steps of the bridge finally collapsed. Since then, pedestrians have had no choice but to cross the highway, which, despite the safety precautions taken, is still fairly dangerous.
How much longer is it going to take to fix the problem? Who is responsible for ensuring this work gets done? Will we have to wait for them to approve the budget for next year? Will we have to say goodbye to the protection afforded by the bridge?
Once again, the system appears to be far too unwieldy when it comes to solving problems that affect everyone.
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