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Manila traffic rerouted due to closure of Otis Bridge

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar inspected the Otis Bridge in P. Guazon, Paco, Manila.

The 50-year old Otis Bridge was closed and no longer passable to motorists after damages on its girder and concrete deck were observed early Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

In his report to Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH South Manila District Engineer Mikunug Macud said that the damaged Otis Bridge was long due for replacement but was pushed back because of other ongoing construction projects that have tied up traffic in the area.

Manila traffic rerouted due to closure of Otis Bridge

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar inspected the Otis Bridge in P. Guazon, Paco, Manila.

The 50-year old Otis Bridge was closed and no longer passable to motorists after damages on its girder and concrete deck were observed early Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

In his report to Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH South Manila District Engineer Mikunug Macud said that the damaged Otis Bridge was long due for replacement but was pushed back because of other ongoing construction projects that have tied up traffic in the area.

DPWH opens additional 700 meters along Laguna Lake Highway

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar together with Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade, Bases Conversion and Development Authority Bases Conversion President Vivencio B. Dizon, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano and Vice Mayor Ricardo Cruz led the opening of an additional 700 meters 2-lane concrete pavement along Laguna Lake Highway (formerly C-6 dike road).

This new road section from Napindan to M.L. Quezon, Taguig City will bring to a total of 6.7 kilometers (kms) concrete roadway serviceable to the public.

DPWH opens additional 700 meters along Laguna Lake Highway

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar together with Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade, Bases Conversion and Development Authority Bases Conversion President Vivencio B. Dizon, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano and Vice Mayor Ricardo Cruz led the opening of an additional 700 meters 2-lane concrete pavement along Laguna Lake Highway (formerly C-6 dike road).

This new road section from Napindan to M.L. Quezon, Taguig City will bring to a total of 6.7 kilometers (kms) concrete roadway serviceable to the public.

DPWH recognizes service of employees on its 120th Anniversary

Public Works Secretary Mark A. Villar on Friday, June 22, 2018 led the awarding of certificate of appreciation and recognition of retirees as well as employees of DPWH who are in their 40th year of service this year, recognizing their effort and contribution in achieving the goals of the Department in nation-building. This activity is part of the week-long celebration of the 120th Anniversary of DPWH which started last Monday, June 18, 2018 and will end with a fun run on Saturday, June 23, 2018.

Multi-million access road to Zamboanga City’s Nancy Falls underway

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now working on the last three phases of the road upgrading project leading to Nancy Falls in Zamboanga City.

According to Region IX Director Jorge U. Sebastian Jr., the project involves the paving of a total of 17.3 kilometers of Junction National Highway – Ayala La Paz Road in Brgy. La Paz, with a total budget allocation of P650-million under the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP) of the DPWH in convergence with the Department of Tourism (DOT).

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