Road works along EDSA will start tomorrow, Maundy Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 2 a.m.
Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said that the road reblocking project along EDSA during Holy Week specifically between Madison Street and Ortigas Avenue (northbound) and between Connecticut and Boni Avenue (southbound) will be closely supervised by DPWH Metro Manila 1st District Engineering Office.
The Department of Public Works and Highways has advised that on-going road works along Manila North Road in La Union and Ilocos Sur may slowdown the travel to the Ilocos and Cordillera Provinces.
District Engineer Ray Organo of DPWH Ilocos Sur 1st District Engineering Office reported that four (4) bridges along Manila North Road are undergoing construction.
Bridge projects expected to hamper travel along Manila North Road include Teppeng Bridge in Sinait, Cabugao Bridge in Cabugao, San Juan and Bical Bridges in San Juan, all in Ilocos Sur.
Safety rating of once considered high risk road leading to Baguio City has improved with the integration of engineering countermeasures.
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said that the construction and installation of safety devices at Agoo-Baguio City Road via Marcos Highway was a pilot project under the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) demonstration corridor.
Safety rating of once considered high risk road leading to Baguio City has improved with the integration of engineering countermeasures.
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said that the construction and installation of safety devices at Agoo-Baguio City Road via Marcos Highway was a pilot project under the International Road Assessment Programme (IRAP) demonstration corridor.
Anticipating the influx of travelers during the Holy Week, the Department of Public Works and Highways XIII (DPWH-XIII) has reactivated its Lakbay Alalay Program to assure that travel along the National Highway is safe and convenient.
DPWH-XIII Regional Director Danilo E. Versola directed all nine District Engineering Offices in this region to prioritize safety and convenience of motorists, pedestrians and foreign tourists by implementing the measures and guidelines in the said program as per memorandum ordered by DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson.
In anticipation of the forthcoming Holy Week, the Department of Public Works and Highways aims to provide motorists and pedestrians, as well as domestic and foreign tourists, prompt and reliable assistance ensuring them of a safe and smooth travel during this annual religious observance.
The Department of Public Works and Highways - Metro Manila First District Engineering Office will take advantage of low volume of vehicles during the Holy Week to repair portions of EDSA.
On Holy Thursday, March 24, reblocking and repair at EDSA northbound between Madison Street, San Juan City and Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City and EDSA southbound between Ortigas Flyover and Boni Avenue will start at 2 in the morning.
The Department of Public Works and Highways - Metro Manila First District Engineering Office will take advantage of low volume of vehicles during the Holy Week to repair portions of EDSA.
On Holy Thursday, March 24, reblocking and repair at EDSA northbound between Madison Street, San Juan City and Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City and EDSA southbound between Ortigas Flyover and Boni Avenue will start at 2 in the morning.
Elevated structures such as railways, flyovers, bridges and footbridges shall comply with the latest minimum vertical clearance requirement of the Department of Public Works and Highways.
DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson has issued Department Order (D.O.) No. 53, series of 2016, updating the standard vertical clearance above overhead structure to ensure sufficient clearance of tall vehicles passing underneath roadways.
The Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) will undertake reblocking and road repair on the following roads in Quezon City, effective 10 PM of March 18, Friday to 5 AM of March 21, Monday: