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DPWH joins Q1 National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

The shaded area outside Intramuros Gulf Course, across the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Central Office served as a mock command and control center of DPWH officials and employees, as they participate in the 2017 First Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill held Friday, March 31, 2017. The drill adctivity aims to assess and improve the level of preparedness as well as emergency plans in case an earthquake happens.

Villar: DPWH Quezon Avenue flood control and road project now open

Movement of vehicles along Quezon Avenue - east bound will significantly improve with the opening of two (2) additional vehicular lanes on top of a completed flood control structure.

Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar formally opens on Friday, March 31, 2017 the 522 lineal meters additional service road over the newly constructed reinforced concrete box culvert from Timog Avenue to Scout Borromeo Street in Quezon City.

DPWH in Bicol prepares roads for the Holy Week

Road network in Bicol Region is now being readied for the expected influx of domestic and foreign visitors this Holy Week. “I may be new in this region, but I am aware that Region 5 is known for its amazing tourist destinations here and abroad,” said Regional Director Danilo E. Versola of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in a recent meeting with DPWH key officials.

Villar: Additional lanes along Napindan Bridge 2 to open by July

Consistent with the mandate of the President Rodrigo Duterte to fastrack project, Department of Public Work Secretary Mark Villar announced that two additional lanes along the Napindan Bridge 2 can soon be accessed by road users.

“We currently on the last stretch of the construction. Final inspection as to the structural integrity, safetyness of the bridge has already commenced,” Villar said.

“This coming July, 2 more lanes are set to open within the bridge connecting the boundaries of Taguig and Pateros,” he added.

Villar: Additional lanes along Napindan Bridge 2 to open by July

Consistent with the mandate of the President Rodrigo Duterte to fastrack project, Department of Public Work Secretary Mark Villar announced that two additional lanes along the Napindan Bridge 2 can soon be accessed by road users.

“We currently on the last stretch of the construction. Final inspection as to the structural integrity, safetyness of the bridge has already commenced,” Villar said.

“This coming July, 2 more lanes are set to open within the bridge connecting the boundaries of Taguig and Pateros,” he added.

Widening of Barkadahan Bridge to be completed by July 2017

Consistent with the mandate of the President Rodrigo Duterte to fastrack project, Department of Public Work Secretary Mark Villar announced the opening of two additional lanes along the Barkadahan bridge this July.

“When completed the widening of Barkadahan bridge along C-6 will ease traffic congestion at EDSA and C-5. It will also provide safe and convenient route to the travelling public in the eastern corridor,” he added.

Last February, DPWH opened a section of the Laguna Lake Highway which traversesthrough Napindan to M. L. Quezon section in Taguig City.

Widening of Barkadahan Bridge to be completed by July 2017

Consistent with the mandate of the President Rodrigo Duterte to fastrack project, Department of Public Work Secretary Mark Villar announced the opening of two additional lanes along the Barkadahan bridge this July.
“When completed the widening of Barkadahan bridge along C-6 will ease traffic congestion at EDSA and C-5. It will also provide safe and convenient route to the travelling public in the eastern corridor,” he added.

Last February, DPWH opened a section of the Laguna Lake Highway which traversesthrough Napindan to M. L. Quezon section in Taguig City.

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