3 Sections of EDSA to Undergo Repair This Weekend

The Department of Public Works and Highways will resume its concrete re-blocking and road repair in three areas of Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) this weekend.

DPWH with clearance from the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), will continue EDSA road works effective at 10PM on May 2, 2014(Friday) until 5AM of May 5, 2014(Monday) on the following road sections:

Mandaluyong City
• Southbound – Along EDSA between Connecticut and Libertad;
• Northbound – Along EDSA between Temple Drive and United Street.

New Roxas Bridge Opens

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson of the led the inauguration of the newly constructed Culasi-Libas Bridge and Approaches, along Roxas City Circumferential Road, in the province of Capiz last April 12, 2014. Secretary Singson was joined by Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas and Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya.

DPWH Pushes for "No Homes Under Bridge"

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson calls on the local government units (LGUs) in ensuring the protection of infrastructure facilities.

Singson said that LGUs specifically barangays are in the position to call attention of its residents, including the informal families living under bridges and on esteros.

Just recently, a fire broke out at Quiapo area involving shanties living under the Quezon Bridge forcing DPWH to limit the passing of vehicles to up to 10 tons only as safety precaution.

DPWH Improves C-5 Boni Serrano Avenue Katipunan Interchange

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) rehabilitates the C-5 tunnel which was once called as the “biggest comfort room” in Metro Manila.

Under the Routine Maintenance Program, DPWH thru the Quezon City 2nd Engineering District improves C-5 tunnel by sealing leakages in panels and removal of stained wall tiles. Additional lights were also installed to further prevent any vehicular accident.

DPWH Improves C-5 Boni Serrano Avenue Katipunan Interchange

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) rehabilitates the C-5 tunnel which was once called as the “biggest comfort room” in Metro Manila.

Under the Routine Maintenance Program, DPWH thru the Quezon City 2nd Engineering District improves C-5 tunnel by sealing leakages in panels and removal of stained wall tiles. Additional lights were also installed to further prevent any vehicular accident.

DPWH Appointments

Appointment to Director position of three (3) officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways as approved by the Office of the President was formalized with the oath of office before DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson. Those who took their oath are (from left) Bureau of Design Assistant Director Adriano Doroy, Bureau of Equipment Director Dante Potante, and Region VI Assistant Regional Director Leah Delfinado.

DPWH Warns Public Versus Unscrupulous Solicitors

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reiterates anew the public warning against a modus operandi involving unscrupulous individuals, who impersonate DPWH officials to solicit cash or favors.

Secretary Rogelio L. Singson reminded public works contractors, suppliers, and consultants including officials and employees of the Department to be wary of solicitors pretending to be Secretary Singson or either Undersecretaries Jaime A. Pacanan, Romeo S. Momo, and Rafael C. Yabut.

DPWH Holy Week Traffic Advisory

All motorists are advised to avoid EDSA and take alternative routes due to the Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) road re-blocking which will commence from April 16, 2014 (Wednesday) at 2PM for Southbound, and at 12 noon of April 17, 2014 (Thursday) for Northbound on the following roads:

Pasay City

  • Southbound
    • Zamora St. to Roxas Blvd

 
Makati City

DPWH Holy Week Traffic Advisory

All motorists are advised to avoid EDSA and take alternative routes due to the Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) road re-blocking which will commence from April 16, 2014 (Wednesday) at 2PM for Southbound, and at 12 noon of April 17, 2014 (Thursday) for Northbound on the following roads:

Pasay City

Southbound
• Zamora St. to Roxas Blvd

Makati City

Northbound
• Evangelista to Guadalupe Bridge, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th lane.

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