Haulover Bridge Aluminum Pipes Stolen

A routine inspection by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing has uncovered vandalism at the Haulover Bridge in Belize City. Officials confirmed that several aluminum pipes from the bridge’s safety rail have been stolen.

The ministry described the discovery as “madness,” noting that the theft poses serious safety risks for motorists and pedestrians alike.

It said, “There are no words to describe this honestly. None.”

This latest incident comes as the ministry grapples with ongoing damage to other key infrastructure. According to officials, about four kilometers of guardrails along the Coastal Plain Highway have been damaged, likely due to reckless driving, within just one year of the highway’s completion. The repair bill now stands at an estimated 1.3 million Belize dollars, a cost ultimately borne by taxpayers.

The ministry also pointed to another chronic problem: the “horrendous quantity” of roadside litter that teams are forced to clean up daily.

In its plea to the public, the ministry is urging Belizeans to take more pride in national infrastructure and to report any suspicious activity involving bridges, guardrails, signs, or other road safety features.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing at 828-5220.

“These assets are your assets,” the Ministry reminded. “Help us protect them.”