The Agas-Agas Bridge is a

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on the

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. The ₱1.024-billion bridge was funded partially by the

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. With a length of about and a height of above ground,(2011-04-16)
"Agas-Agas zipline launched"
Sunstar.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15. the center span of the structure measures in length supported by two piers measuring and from the ground.Sakowski (2012-05-04)
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Highest Bridges.com. Retrieved on 2014-03-15. The mountainous Agas-Agas section of the

in Southern Leyte is prone to landslides during heavy rains, much more when a

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strikes the province. The bridge was constructed in 2006 to avoid the troublesome section and cut down the driving time for motorists.

Tourism

Seeing its high tourism potential the

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(DPWH) submitted to

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the plan to turn the bridge into a haven for enthusiasts of

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, downhill

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and other extreme sports. On August 9, 2009, the president signed the construction of the bungee jumping platform along the bridge as well as other tourism amenities. The Agas-Agas Bridge zipline, now known as "Zipline Leyte", opened in April 2011. The twin zipline, one of the longest in the country at , glides diagonally above the bridge and the riverine below it. A Provincial Pavilion complete with a parking lot and food and souvenir kiosks has been constructed atop a promontory overlooking the deep ravine of the nearby gorge. The Agas Agas Bridge also has a spacious parking space, food kiosks and a tourist pavilion.

References

{{reflist Bridges in the Philippines Buildings and structures in Southern Leyte Beam bridges Bridges completed in 2009 Japan–Philippines relations