After the emergency repair of the damaged asphalt on Panguil Bay Bridge, Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S. Oaminal has called on DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan to investigate why the contractor was allowed to omit the application of the SS-1 tack coat. This essential layer, included in the specifications, is crucial for ensuring proper adhesion before asphalt is applied. Its absence has been identified as a key factor contributing to the deterioration of the asphalt.
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Photos below showed the newly repaired asphalt.
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