Two middle lanes of España Boulevard from P. Campa Street to N. Reyes Street are now open to motorists after thirteen (13) days of round-the-clock road improvement works.
This was after Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) finished early Wednesday (June 18) the Stage 2 of the Concreting with Drainage Improvement of España Boulevard or the construction on 762.6-square meter middle lanes of España Boulevard.
“Motorists travelling southbound particularly Quiapo Area may now utilize the newly opened lanes”, said DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson, citing a report from DPWH North Manila Engineering District.
“Since DPWH North Manila Engineering District opened two (2) middle lanes, they can immediately start implementing the Third Stage of the road upgrading with drainage improvement project along southbound lanes of España Boulevard from Adelina St. to P. Paredes,” added Singson.
The DPWH chief said mentioned road sections will be closed alternately until July 14, 2014 to make way for road widening and road upgrading works with an area of 1,181.4-square meters.
DPWH North Manila Engineering District earlier completed and opened to motorists the Stage 1 covering the improvement of 992.1-square meter northbound lanes of the España Boulevard, between P. Campa Street to N. Reyes Street.
Originally scheduled to be implemented within ninety (90) calendar days, DPWH adjusted the completion date of España works to sixty (60) days to avert traffic congestion during the opening of classes.
The road improvement aims to mitigate flooding along España Boulevard in Sampaloc, Manila, one of the busiest thoroughfares in Metro Manila, where flooding has been a perennial problem.