The Philippine Government and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have reaffirmed their strong partnership for long-term economic growth through infrastructure
DPWH Undersecretary and Build Build Build Chief Implementer Emil K. Sadain reported to Secretary Roger G. Mercado that the new bridge connecting Manila’s
(Photo courtesy of DPWH) MANILA - The iconic Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is ready to open early next month, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday. DPWH Undersecretary Emil Sadain reported to Secretary Roger Mercado that the new bridge connecting Manila's district of Binondo and Intramuros over Pasig River is ready for opening anytime between April 5 to 9. "Construction crews will continue to work this week on the bridge for the final finishing touches on the carriageway, ramps, and other components but it could open to traffic sooner before the 2022 Holy Week begins on April 10," he said in a news release. When opened to motorists, Sadain said they expect that around 30,000 vehicles daily to use the new two-way four-lane Binondo Intramuros Bridge which also has a sidewalk for pedestrians and joggers separated by safety railings and a marked lane for bikers to encourage the use of the non-motorized mode of transport. Among the things left to be do
The government resumed the faster pace of its infrastructure expenses last year with nearly P900 billion spent on public works, made possible by the easing of quarantine restrictions nationwide.
San Miguel Corp. has reaffirmed its commitment to build the Pasig River Expressway as a safe, reliable and sustainable infrastructure crucial for inclusive recovery and growth beyond the pandemic.