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DPWH wins street dance competition in Iloilo

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Iloilo 3rd District Engineering Office (DEO) aced the street dance competition held during the Barotac Viejo Patronal Town Fiesta celebration in Iloilo.

Under the leadership of OIC-District Engineer Flordelis C. Enriquez and OIC-Assistant District Engineer Renato H. Cogollo, the employees graced the opening parade of the town fiesta wearing their orange maintenance uniform.

They entertained the crowds and the motorists with their graceful choreography notwithstanding the scorching heat of the sun.

Manila traffic rerouted due to closure of Otis Bridge

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar inspected the Otis Bridge in P. Guazon, Paco, Manila.

The 50-year old Otis Bridge was closed and no longer passable to motorists after damages on its girder and concrete deck were observed early Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

In his report to Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH South Manila District Engineer Mikunug Macud said that the damaged Otis Bridge was long due for replacement but was pushed back because of other ongoing construction projects that have tied up traffic in the area.

Manila traffic rerouted due to closure of Otis Bridge

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark A. Villar inspected the Otis Bridge in P. Guazon, Paco, Manila.

The 50-year old Otis Bridge was closed and no longer passable to motorists after damages on its girder and concrete deck were observed early Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

In his report to Secretary Mark A. Villar, DPWH South Manila District Engineer Mikunug Macud said that the damaged Otis Bridge was long due for replacement but was pushed back because of other ongoing construction projects that have tied up traffic in the area.

DPWH opens additional 700 meters along Laguna Lake Highway

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark A. Villar together with Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade, Bases Conversion and Development Authority Bases Conversion President Vivencio B. Dizon, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano and Vice Mayor Ricardo Cruz led the opening of an additional 700 meters 2-lane concrete pavement along Laguna Lake Highway (formerly C-6 dike road).

This new road section from Napindan to M.L. Quezon, Taguig City will bring to a total of 6.7 kilometers (kms) concrete roadway serviceable to the public.

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