Of course, it can. Growing up in Jamaica, I was often told that Flat Bridge, located in the parish of St. Catherine, could not be widened or reinforced with barriers, and that many had tried and failed. I can’t speak much about those times, but with over 25 years in the fields of construction, architectural design, engineering, and surveying, I can confidently say: yes, it absolutely can.
However, as with most major projects, the key factors come down to a few crucial elements: money, time, logistics, and the will of the people and the government. If you need proof, look no further than the engineering feats accomplished in countries like China, where bridges span miles across deep oceans, or towering structures have been built against the most daunting natural challenges. The Rio Cobre River runs beneath Flat Bridge, but this is no competition for modern engineering.
Certainly, the road cut into the mountain around the bridge needs attention and some widening in parts, but this too is …
