The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has secured clearance from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to undertake reblocking and road repair at national roads in Metro Manila this weekend.
Repair/rehabilitation works will start on October 3, Friday at 10 PM and will be passable to traffic by 5AM on October 6, which was earlier declared a regular holiday in observance of Eid-al-Adha.
The Iloilo Bridge in Iloilo City which was widened by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has re-opened to vehicular traffic.
Senate President and Ilonggo Senator Franklin M. Drilon led the opening of the phase II of the Construction/Widening of Iloilo Bridge along Sen. Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. Avenue, which is also known as the Jaro-Iloilo Diversion Road last October 1, 2014.
Construction of Lagarian Bridge III, linking Scout Tobias St., Brgy. Obrero & Doña Hemady St., Brgy. Kristong Hari, Quezon City, “ has finally been completed last September 26, 2014.
The project which involves 3 phases with a total project cost of P79 Million was conceptualized based on the QCSED’s desire to provide alternate route to and from different roads within the 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts of Quezon City, thus, alleviate traffic congestion in major roads such as Quezon Avenue.
Regional Director Nerie Bueno is joined by DPWH Region 2 officials led by Assistant Director Alexander Nola after the turn-over program where she formally assumed leadership of DPWH Regional Office in Cagayan Valley Region. Lower photo shows the Lady Regional Director with the District Engineers and Assistant District Engineers assigned in the Region.
Engr. Nerie D. Bueno, the newly designated Officer-In-Charge Director of DPWH Region II formally assumed her new assignment after a simple turn-over ceremony held on September 18, 2014 at the DPWH Regional Conference Hall.
Director Bueno succeeded Director Melvin B. Navarro who was reassigned at DPWH Region V in Legaspi City, Albay.
Regional employees and officials warmly welcomed the Engr. Bueno, first ever lady Regional Director upon arrival in the regional office where a simple program that includes a thanksgiving mass was held.
Four (4) projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways Batangas I District Engineering Office (Batangas I DEO) for the year 2014 were for Network Development – Widening of National Roads in various sections of Palico-Balayan-Batangas City Road in Western Batangas.
With a total of length of 2.07 kilometers, the road widening included sections in Mahayahay, Palanas, Bukal-Tubigan in Lemery, Batangas and Rizal in Tuy, Batangas.
Road Slips at Km 154; Km 156 and Km 157 at the Old Zigzag Road (Bitukang Manok) connecting the towns of Pagbilao and Atimonan, Quezon were recorded during typhoon “MARIO” on September 19, 2014 at around 5:30 in the morning.
Secretary Singson presided the meeting with Mayor Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, Congressman Celso Lobregat, RD Jorge Sebastian and ARD Nenita Robles for the Zamboanga City Road to Recovery and Reconstruction project. The rehab plan integrates the principle of “Build Back Better Zamboanga” which means better road networks in the affected areas and disaster and climate change-resilient infrastructures and public facilities.
Public Works Secretary Rogelio L. Singson led the inspection of the Zamboanga City Roadmap to Recovery and Reconstruction (ZC3R) project. With him are Congressman Celso Lobregat, Zamboanga City Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, RD Jorge Sebastian and other DPWH Region 9 officials.
Regional Director Jorge Sebastian discusses the work accomplishment report on the implementation of Zamboanga City By-Pass Road Project with Secretary Rogelio L. Singson and Zamboanga City Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar.
