Overview

• After a viral clip showed unusual movement in a glass panel on the Puente de la Paz, the Miraflores municipality inspected the structure and performed preventive maintenance overnight while keeping the bridge open with restricted spots.
• Municipal sources describe the system as multilayer tempered glass over a cushioning geomembrane and say a minor depression likely formed from air pockets during curing, which was addressed by redoing the bonding with specialized silicone.
• Four tiles were identified with slight settling, temporarily removed and reinstalled, and the area is coned off as the adhesive cures; broader maintenance, including bolt checks, is scheduled in the coming weeks.
• Public Infrastructure manager Daniel Abrill initially said the video’s conditions were still being verified, and independent specialists continue to urge an external structural study to validate the findings.
• Previous Comptroller reports citing bidding irregularities and technical observations have heightened scrutiny, and officials also state that nearby geomesh detachments on the Armendáriz slope are part of planned retaining‑wall works and not a safety risk.