BATANGAS CITY: The Sabang Bridge, which links Batangas City and several towns in Batangas as well as Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan (Mimaropa), remains closed to traffic, adversely affecting the economy in the four provinces.

The bridge, which used to be the tallest and longest bridge in the country, has been closed to traffic in both directions because of ongoing repairs of the visible sag and joint deflection after the onslaught of Typhoon 'Nina' in the province last December.