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Romanian villagers who built own bridge are probed

by René | February 28, 2009 at 09:06 am

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Flooded out and tired of waiting:

By ALINA WOLFE MURRAY
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Tired of waiting for authorities to replace a bridge swept away last July by floods, Romanian villagers have finally given up — and built their own.

The catch: They didn't have a permit. Now they're the subject of a criminal investigation.

Built in one day and tested to hold up to 2.5 tons, the bridge is being defended by the mayor and even the Prime Minister.

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Amy Judd

at 09:26 on February 28th, 2009

They shouldn't have to face a criminal investigation for this.

René

at 10:08 on February 28th, 2009

With all the support from officials, even the prosecutor, they'll probably get a pass. The police do have an out. see the story.

Roy C

at 10:42 on February 28th, 2009

This is the story of control and accountability. Those in power face nothing for their incompetence, mal- and misfeasance, but the ones who solve the problem do.

Barry Artiste

at 12:09 on February 28th, 2009

They should contact our Government in BC and see about building our Portman Bridge, they seem to have the skills and low ball price!

René

at 12:16 on February 28th, 2009

this is just a little bridge over a little stream only qualified for vehicles under 2.5 tons.

Rupert Wolfe Murray (not verified)

at 07:03 on March 16th, 2009

The bureaucracy in Romania and all countries in the former Soviet zone is totally deadening; killing initiative and wildlife with the same dead hand. It takes them many years to build a bridge in Romania, with all the permits, but these guys can do it in a day. Just shows who knows what they're doing.