Restrictions on one of the bridges between Colombia and Venezuela due to structural faults

TL;DR

Structural faults have led to traffic restrictions at the Francisco de Paula Santander border crossing between Colombia and Venezuela.
The damage is concentrated on the Venezuelan side, affecting the bridge's foundations and upper structure.
Recent flooding of the Táchira River worsened the structural integrity, particularly on the Venezuelan side.
Venezuelan authorities have restricted heavy vehicle passage and limited traffic to a single lane.
The Colombian side of the bridge has been inspected and deemed to be in good condition, with no imminent risks.
The Francisco de Paula Santander bridge, built 57 years ago, is a major crossing with daily traffic exceeding 8,000 vehicles.
Citizens are advised to use alternative border crossings or proceed with extreme caution.

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