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Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar announced that widening works from two (2)-lanes to four (4)-lanes of some 2.22 kilometer portion of the 24.61 kilometer Arterial (Plaridel) By-Pass Road in the Province of Bulacan is almost complete.

The two (2) additional road lanes will alleviate the slow traffic movement due to increasing volume of vehicles utilizing the existing two way - two lane bypass road that connected North Luzon Expressway in Barangay Burol, Balagtas with Daang Maharlika Highway in Barangay Maasim, San Rafael, said Secretary Villar.

The Department of Public Works and Highways - National Capital Region has held a pre-bid conference for the continuation of the retrofitting and strengthening of Quezon Bridge along Quezon Boulevard Extension in between Quiapo and Ermita, Manila.

Secretary Mark A. Villar, citing a report from DPWH National Capital Region Eric A. Ayapana, said that the pre-procurement activity was conducted via Facebook livestream on February 26, 2021.

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar announced that the construction of a 4.6-kilometer bypass road connecting Major Mane Road to Kennon Road, popularly known as the Great Wall of Baguio City, is in full swing.

“We are now implementing the Phase 4 of the Great Wall of Baguio City which will provide direct connection from Kennon Road to Loakan Airport without passing through the city proper of Baguio,” announced Secretary Villar.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has accomplished P13.6 billion worth of infrastructure in Central Visayas in the year 2020, despite restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“DPWH has uphold its commitment towards enhancing infrastructure even during a national emergency”, said Secretary Mark Villar.