Metro East will feel a little ease with this good news!

After five months of repair works by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Marcos Bridge along Marcos Highway in Marikina City is again fully-accessible to vehicles.

DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar led on Thursday, October 31, 2019 the formal re-opening of both the eastbound and westbound side of newly strengthened Marcos Bridge which will benefit motorists and commuters from the eastern Metropolitan areas as they can now traverse the bridge without having to worry about its structural integrity.

Secretary Villar was joined in the event by DPWH NCR Director Ador Canlas, Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, JH Pajara Construction President Jaime H. Pajara, and DPWH First Metro Manila District Engineer Medel Chua.

“As an integral access to Quezon City from the east of Rizal province, rehabilitation works on the bridge after its 40 years of service are necessary to ensure the safety and convenience of the public,” Secretary Villar said.

Due to the massive traffic congestion the construction caused, major repairs of the bridge were hastened.

Just this August, the second phase of the project have made the westbound lanes closed to traffic while the first phase, likewise, have made the eastbound lanes, closed to traffic last May 25.

“The rehabilitation was initially targeted to finish on April 2020 but considering the volume of motorists and commuters affected, the DPWH National Capital Region went 24/7 to finish the project as early as possible,” Villar said.

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The Secretary also added that the completion of the project is timely in the observance of the All Souls’ and Saints’ day where people are expected to flock cemeteries such as Loyola Memorial Park in Marikina City.

The P213.46 million project included redecking of 315-l.m. slab, strengthening of girders, and replacement of expansion joints, concrete sidewalks, railing and drain pipes.

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Manila is being dressed with this baroque style posts!

These new lampposts along Jones Bridge in Manila have caught the attention of netizens, who gave mixed reactions.

Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso has yet to give further details about the new lampposts but said they hired Jerry Acuzar, the architect behind historical resort Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, as consultant.

He earlier said a Chinese businessmen have donated P20 million for the rehabilitation of a bridge in the capital.

About Jones Bridge

The William A. Jones Memorial Bridge, commonly known as the Jones Bridge, is an arched girder bridge that spans the Pasig River in the City of Manila, Philippines. It is named after the United States legislator William Atkinson Jones, who served as the chairman of the U.S. Insular Affairs House Committee which had previously exercised jurisdiction over the Philippines and the principal author of the Jones Law that gave the country legislative autonomy from the United States.

Built to replace the historic Puente de España (Bridge of Spain) in the 1910s, the bridge connects Quintin Paredes Road at the Binondo district to Padre Burgos Avenue at the Ermita district.

Originally designed by Filipino architect Juan M. Arellano using French Neoclassical architecture, the first incarnation of the bridge features three arches resting on two heavy piers, adorned by faux-stone and concrete ornaments, as well as four sculptures on concrete plinths allegorically representing motherhood and nationhood.

The original bridge was destroyed during the World War II by retreating Japanese troops and was reconstructed in 1946 by the U.S. and Philippine public works. The reconstructed bridge retained the three arches and two piers but removed all of the ornaments.

The bridge was first partially restored in 1998. In 2019, the City Government of Manila began a rehabilitation project to "restore" the Jones Bridge to its near-original design using Beaux-Arts architecture similar to that of Pont Alexandre III in Paris and the return of all four La Madre Filipina sculptures.

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Motorists can now use this newly opened underpass in Lucena City.

The first underpass in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) region expected to ease travel to Bicol region and southern part of this province was inaugurated and officially opened to motorists here on Wednesday.

Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar led the inauguration of the 419-meter, four-lane underpass that was constructed on Diversion Road in Barangay Gulang-Gulang this city.

Villar, who also led the official "drive-through" of the infrastructure project, said it took two years to be completed, with a total fund of PHP245 million.

He thanked Quezon 2nd District Rep. David Suarez for his help to finish the project.

Villar said the road project is part of President Rodrigo Duterte's “Build, Build, Build” program, rolls out road networks to decongest major roads and highways and to lessen travel time between provinces.

The underpass will benefit motorists traveling to Bicol region from Metro Manila and vice versa for they need not pass through the intersection of Diversion Road in the area, lessening travel time.

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Other guests in the event included DPWH Senior Undersecretary Rafael Yabut, Assistant Secretary Eugenio Pipo, regional director Samson Hebra and assistant regional director Jovel Mendoza.

Local officials also present in the event were Lucena City Administrator Anacleto Alcala Jr. representing Mayor Roderick Alcala, provincial councilors Romano Talaga and Beth Sio and city councilors Nilo Villapando, Amer Lacerna and Christian Ona.

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Good news to all motorists and commuters from the South!

The P264 Million flyover along the Aguinaldo-Daang Hari intersection in Imus, Cavite, was opened to motorists on Saturday, October 12.

Motorists can now traverse the said flyover. The road bridge had a total length of 564 lineal meters, including approaches, and was the first flyover built in Imus City, Cavite.

The flyover, located in Barangay Anabu, is expected to ease traffic along the busy Aguinaldo Highway - Daanghari Road intersection, which is connected to roads that lead to the Cavite-Laguna Expressway.

The project was implemented by DPWH Regional Office IV-A headed by Regional Director Samson Hebra together with the Cavite 1st District Engineering Office.

"This is a vital project that will cut in half travel time of about 15 to 30 minutes from Daang-Hari Road - the main road to and from thickly populated Cavite and Metro Manila, going to Malagasang-Bucandala-Alapan Road," said Public Works Secretary Mark Villar.

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In a bid to enhance convenience and accessibility for travelers, UBE Express has unveiled its latest initiative – the NAIA-PITX-Lawton Loop Service. This new service is poised to streamline passenger transfers, offering seamless connectivity between key transport hubs.

The newly introduced routes cater to various travel needs, encompassing essential destinations within Metro Manila. The service includes trips from PITX to NAIA Terminals and Lawton via Roxas Blvd, ensuring comprehensive coverage for commuters.

For commuters heading to NAIA Terminals, UBE Express offers a reliable P2P bus service with scheduled departures throughout the day. Departure times are as follows: 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM, and 9:00 PM.

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Additionally, UBE Express facilitates travel from PITX to Sucat, operating daily from 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM, further extending its accessibility to commuters.

Aside from this P2P, PITX also launched P2P bus trip to Baguio a few months back.

What sets this service apart is its affordability, with fares set at a budget-friendly rate of only 30 pesos. Passengers can also benefit from the convenience of advanced booking, accessible through the official UBE Express website at www.ubeexpress.com.

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This strategic expansion of routes underscores UBE Express's commitment to providing efficient and accessible transportation solutions, catering to the evolving needs of travelers in Metro Manila. As UBE Express continues to innovate and expand its services, commuters can look forward to enhanced connectivity and convenience in their daily travels.