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DPWH to Repair 2 Roads in QC This Weekend

The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will undertake reblocking and repair on two roads in Quezon City on October 15, Saturday.

DPWH identified two national roads as the southbound of Mindanao Avenue, before Mindanao Tunnel and the eastbound of Batasan Road, in Litex – Batasan Gate.

One (1) day curing concrete will be used for the repair hence roads will be reopened on Sunday, October 16.

Motorists are advised to take Balintawak/Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) and Commonwealth Avenue respectively.

DPWH Contractors' Profile Now Online

Registered civil works contractors interested in participating in public bidding in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) can view, download, and print their profile and records reflected in the DPWH civil works registry (CWR), now available online in the DPWH website.

The DPWH came up with this process improvement that will provide ease to contractors who normally call or travel to the Department’s office in Port Area, Manila just to acquire copies of Contractor Information from the CWR during DPWH bidding.

Landslide at Uguiaban Bypass Road

Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office X advises the public that Uguiaban Bypass Road, in Cagayan de Oro is temporarily closed to traffic following the occurrence of landslide Friday, October 14, 2016.

Motorists traversing the said route are advised to take the main road via Talakag-Lumbia while clearing operation is being conducted by DPWH Maintenance crew.

DPWH to Construct First Viaduct in Southern Leyte

A viaduct that will improve both the accessibility and tourism potential of Southern Leyte is now being prepared for construction by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Instead of blasting hard rock to clear an area for road opening intended for the construction of new San Ricardo-Liloan Road in the province, DPWH will build a 200-meter viaduct snaking through the rock formation.

DPWH Enhances Road Markings in Southern Leyte

Department of Public Work and Highways – Southern Leyte District Engineering Office (DPWH-SLDEO) acquired three new machines to enhance road markings and extend the service life of roads within the district.

Kneading machine, thermoplastic applicator and paint removing machine were procured machines with a total amount of P2 Million to be used by engineers to paint road markings such as center line, edge line and pedestrian lane. These markings are designed to guide motorist during poor road visibility.

DPWH to Repair 2 Roads in QC This Weekend

The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will undertake reblocking and repair on two roads in Quezon City on October 15, Saturday.

DPWH identified two national roads as the southbound of Mindanao Avenue, before Mindanao Tunnel and the eastbound of Batasan Road, in Litex – Batasan Gate.

One (1) day curing concrete will be used for the repair hence roads will be reopened on Sunday, October 16.

Motorists are advised to take Balintawak/Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) and Commonwealth Avenue respectively.

DPWH to Construct First Viaduct in Southern Leyte

A viaduct that will improve both the accessibility and tourism potential of Southern Leyte is now being prepared for construction by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

Instead of blasting hard rock to clear an area for road opening intended for the construction of new San Ricardo-Liloan Road in the province, DPWH will build a 200-meter viaduct snaking through the rock formation.

Landslide at Uguiaban Bypass Road

Department of Public Works and Highways Regional Office X advises the public that Uguiaban Bypass Road, in Cagayan de Oro is temporarily closed to traffic following the occurrence of landslide Friday, October 14, 2016.

Motorists traversing the said route are advised to take the main road via Talakag-Lumbia while clearing operation is being conducted by DPWH Maintenance crew.

Villar: Permit for Infra-Projects Need to Be Government to Government

Department of Public Works and Highways’ Mark Villar reiterated the need to secure permits for infra-projects government to government.



"Following President Duterte's mandate to cut down corruption and streamline the process, DPWH is proposing that permits, licenses are secured government to government," Villar said.



"Instead of contractors going to department agencies, local government units, DPWH would like to centralize the processing inside the Department," he added.



Stakeholders' Consultation on Building Code Amendment Held in Baguio City

The government seek opinions of all stakeholders in its effort to revise the existing National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).

A consultation with all relevant stakeholders from Regions 1, 2, 3, and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) was held recently in Baguio City highlighted by proposal to strengthen disaster risk reduction including recommendation to incorporate provision on special sites and parking space as temporary evacuation during calamities.

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