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DPWH Appeals for Voluntary Re-Routing at Magallanes Area

Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes to avoid traffic build-up at the area of Magallanes in Makati City.

“While the Magallanes Interchange is undergoing repair works, we encourage private motorists to voluntarily take alternate routes to reduce vehicles in the area, said Secretary Rogelio L. Singson.

“With permission from MMDA, repair works are being implemented between 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM on weekdays and 24-hour scheme during Saturdays and Sundays with only one (1) lane closure at a given time.

Whale Shark Capital Donsol to Have Better road Access by 2016

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is currently working on two tourism road projects that will further boost the tourism potential of Donsol Sorsogon, the “Whale Shark Capital of the world”.

DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said the implementation of tourism road projects heading to Donsol, which has a combined cost of P1.4 billion is expected to be finished in the year 2016.

The road project is part of the DPWH convergence program with the Department of Tourism (DOT) under the DOT Tourism Master Plan to provide access to designated tourism destination.

Whale Shark Capital Donsol to Have Better Road Access by 2016

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is currently working on two tourism road projects that will further boost the tourism potential of Donsol Sorsogon, the “Whale Shark Capital of the world”.

DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singson said the implementation of tourism road projects heading to Donsol, which has a combined cost of P1.4 billion is expected to be finished in the year 2016.

The road project is part of the DPWH convergence program with the Department of Tourism (DOT) under the DOT Tourism Master Plan to provide access to designated tourism destination.

DPWH Completes Replacement of Narrow Bridge in Batangas

A new bridge completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways in Lemery, Batangas is now serving thousands of commuters and facilitating better transport of products to market centers.

DPWH completed Bridge 10, a 28.8-meter single span, double-lane concrete bridge in Barangay Bagong Pook, Lemery, Batangas at a cost of P31.7 million under the Mega Bridge for Urban and Rural Development Project (MBURDP).

Prior to the construction of the new bridge, residents of Barangay Pook utilized an old single lane bridge made of timber and steel components.

DPWH Completes Replacement of Narrow Bridge in Batangas

A new bridge completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways in Lemery, Batangas is now serving thousands of commuters and facilitating better transport of products to market centers.

DPWH completed Bridge 10, a 28.8-meter single span, double-lane concrete bridge in Barangay Bagong Pook, Lemery, Batangas at a cost of P31.7 million under the Mega Bridge for Urban and Rural Development Project (MBURDP).

Prior to the construction of the new bridge, residents of Barangay Pook utilized an old single lane bridge made of timber and steel components.

DPWH Improved Access to Mt. Makiling

The DPWH Laguna II District Engineering Office, in support to the key priorities of the Aquino Administration has continued to contribute a sustainable road network to ensure economic growth, reduction of poverty and global competitiveness. One of the most remarkable projects of this Office for CY 2014 is the “Construction/Improvement of Access Road Leading to Declared Tourism Destinations at Mt. Makiling Eco-Tourism Road, Los Banos, Laguna.” The project includes concreting of road with 1,134 linear meters, width of 5.00 meters including shouldering works.

Drainage Project

District Engineer Lino C. Francisco of DPWH Leyte 4th District Engineering Office went on inspection to evaluate the on-going improvement of drainage system along Palompon-Isabel-Merida-Ormoc Road, K1131+444 – K1131+560, Ormoc City. Located near the business establishment and some residential houses the drainage structure will help ease the flooding at the city proper of Ormoc City.

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