Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan, collapsed on Monday afternoon, October 6, 2025, rendering it impassable to all types of vehicles. The incident has raised concerns among residents and motorists, as the structure served as one of the vital routes in the province.
According to an official advisory posted by the Cagayan Provincial Information Office, initial information from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Alcala confirmed that several trailer trucks were on the bridge when it collapsed. Authorities have yet to determine the extent of possible injuries, as investigations are ongoing.
Task Force Lingkod Cagayan – Quick Response Team (TFLC-QRT) Amulung Station was immediately deployed to the site to provide assistance to affected motorists and to secure the area. Cecile Domingo of TFLC-QRT Amulung reported that rescue personnel are on standby to ensure public safety, while precautionary measures are being reinforced. Warning signs have also been installed near the collapsed structure to prevent further accidents.
The collapse has forced authorities to redirect traffic to alternative routes, causing inconvenience to motorists traveling through Barangay Piggatan, where the bridge is located. Local officials are coordinating to manage the flow of vehicles and avoid congestion in nearby roads.
The Piggatan Bridge has long served as a critical link for Alcala residents and surrounding municipalities, making its sudden collapse a significant disruption to daily transportation and local commerce. Authorities have yet to provide a timeline for clearing the site or plans for repair and reconstruction.
As of this report, no official statement has been released regarding the cause of the collapse, though engineers and disaster officials are conducting a thorough assessment. Residents have expressed concern over the safety of other bridges in the province, urging government agencies to prioritize inspections and immediate reinforcement of aging infrastructure.
The provincial government has assured the public that updates will be provided as soon as verified details become available, particularly on possible casualties and long-term solutions. Meanwhile, motorists are advised to heed rerouting advisories and exercise caution while traveling through alternative roads.
The incident highlights the urgent need for infrastructure resilience and stricter monitoring of bridges and highways across Northern Luzon, where heavy vehicles frequently pass and weather conditions often take a toll on public structures.