Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
LRMC begins LRT-1 Cavite Extension works along CAVITEX
Construction progress of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension has reached 36.8% completion to date since the start of its civil works last September 2019. The pre-cast yard and staging area have been completed, with pillars already built along the stretch of Dr. Santos Station until MIA Station.
The 11.7-kilometer project of the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), private operator of LRT-1, is expected to service and benefit 800,000 passengers daily by cutting down travel time between Baclaran and Bacoor from 1 hour and 10 minutes to just about 25 minutes.
With the construction works in full swing, a temporary road closure of the inner most lane (northbound) along CAVITEX – Paranaque bridge is set for implementation from March 17 – 31, 2020. This is to give way to the scheduled test pit works (bridge and pipe inspection) required for the construction in the area relative to the LRT-1 Cavite Extension project.
LRMC works closely with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) for the Cavite Extension project under President Rodrigo Duterte’s Build Build Build program.
“We would like to request for the understanding and cooperation of all motorists using the CAVITEX. The temporary road closure of one lane is necessary to prepare the foundations needed to construct the LRT-1 Cavite Extension in the area and complete it as scheduled. We are working closely with various government offices such as the DOTR, LRTA, Department of Public Works and Highways, Philippine Reclamation Authority, Toll Regulatory Board, Metro Manila Development Authority, Maynilad, CAVITEX Infrastructure Corporation, and the local government units for the construction works and traffic management. We thank the public for their patience, and we would like to reassure them that this temporary inconvenience will bring long-term benefits,“ LRMC Cavite Extension Management Team (CEMT) Project Execution Manager Reynaldo Pangilinan said.
The 11.7-kilometer project of the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC), private operator of LRT-1, is expected to service and benefit 800,000 passengers daily by cutting down travel time between Baclaran and Bacoor from 1 hour and 10 minutes to just about 25 minutes.
With the construction works in full swing, a temporary road closure of the inner most lane (northbound) along CAVITEX – Paranaque bridge is set for implementation from March 17 – 31, 2020. This is to give way to the scheduled test pit works (bridge and pipe inspection) required for the construction in the area relative to the LRT-1 Cavite Extension project.
LRMC works closely with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) for the Cavite Extension project under President Rodrigo Duterte’s Build Build Build program.
“We would like to request for the understanding and cooperation of all motorists using the CAVITEX. The temporary road closure of one lane is necessary to prepare the foundations needed to construct the LRT-1 Cavite Extension in the area and complete it as scheduled. We are working closely with various government offices such as the DOTR, LRTA, Department of Public Works and Highways, Philippine Reclamation Authority, Toll Regulatory Board, Metro Manila Development Authority, Maynilad, CAVITEX Infrastructure Corporation, and the local government units for the construction works and traffic management. We thank the public for their patience, and we would like to reassure them that this temporary inconvenience will bring long-term benefits,“ LRMC Cavite Extension Management Team (CEMT) Project Execution Manager Reynaldo Pangilinan said.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Spanish colonial stations in Bulacan to be restored for Tutuban-Clark railway system
By Gilbert P. Felongco
MALOLOS CITY – Spanish colonial-era structures connecting the old train stations in Bulacan will be restored as part of the ongoing construction of the North-South Commuter Railway Project (NSCRP), officials said.
Aside from improving travel time and riding comfort throughout the train journey, commuters will be given added treat when they revel at the heritage structures that, at one point played an important role in the railway’s 128 year history.
Among the structures that will undergo restoration will be the Spanish-era station in Malolos which was constructed from bricks, as well as the several other train stops in Bulacan such as in Guiguinto, Balagtas, Marilao and Meycauayan.
According to Jason Patrick Torres of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. Ltd. (SMCC), rehabilitation works for the old railway station structures are ongoing with scaffolding's already being put up at the old Malolos train station in prelude for the actual civil works.
The Japanese firm is the Japanese contractor for the 38 kilometer Tutuban-Malolos juncture of project.
Torres said that while the heritage train stops would be put up just alongside the modern railway stations, they will be careful not to cause any damage on the old historic structures,
In the case of the Malolos station, the modern train station that would be put up will be three storey structure compared to the single-level building that had been in use for decades.
The Tutuban-Malolos railway juncture comprises the first phase of the northern route phase of the (NSCRP) P777.5-billion project under the current administration’s “Build, Build, Build” program.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the Tutuban-Malolos line is envisioned to be completed during the term of President Duterte.
The ground breaking rites for the line’s second phase was conducted last year. This will be the 53-kilometer line from Malolos to Clark in Pampanga.
The last time that the Tutuban to Malolos commuter route was used was in the early 1990s.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/03/03/spanish-colonial-stations-in-bulacan-to-be-restored-for-tutuban-clark-railway-system/
MALOLOS CITY – Spanish colonial-era structures connecting the old train stations in Bulacan will be restored as part of the ongoing construction of the North-South Commuter Railway Project (NSCRP), officials said.
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| Workers erect scaffoldings on the more than a century old Malolos Railway Station as part of efforts to rehabilitate and improve the railway line linking Central Luzon to Metro Manila and south of the capital. (Gilbert Felongco / MANILA BULLETIN) |
Among the structures that will undergo restoration will be the Spanish-era station in Malolos which was constructed from bricks, as well as the several other train stops in Bulacan such as in Guiguinto, Balagtas, Marilao and Meycauayan.
According to Jason Patrick Torres of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. Ltd. (SMCC), rehabilitation works for the old railway station structures are ongoing with scaffolding's already being put up at the old Malolos train station in prelude for the actual civil works.
The Japanese firm is the Japanese contractor for the 38 kilometer Tutuban-Malolos juncture of project.
Torres said that while the heritage train stops would be put up just alongside the modern railway stations, they will be careful not to cause any damage on the old historic structures,
In the case of the Malolos station, the modern train station that would be put up will be three storey structure compared to the single-level building that had been in use for decades.
The Tutuban-Malolos railway juncture comprises the first phase of the northern route phase of the (NSCRP) P777.5-billion project under the current administration’s “Build, Build, Build” program.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said the Tutuban-Malolos line is envisioned to be completed during the term of President Duterte.
The ground breaking rites for the line’s second phase was conducted last year. This will be the 53-kilometer line from Malolos to Clark in Pampanga.
The last time that the Tutuban to Malolos commuter route was used was in the early 1990s.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2020/03/03/spanish-colonial-stations-in-bulacan-to-be-restored-for-tutuban-clark-railway-system/
Monday, March 2, 2020
DPWH readies NLEx ‘Segment 8.2’
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking to start this year the construction of 8.35 kilometers of the 11.5-kilometer NLEx “Segment 8.2” project linking C.P. Garcia Avenue in Diliman, Quezon City to Segment 8.1 at Mindanao Avenue in Novaliches, Quezon City.
“Definitely we’re gonna start it this year, and hopefully we get a significant accomplishment before the end of the term of the President,” DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar said last week on the sidelines of the final inspection of the Malabon Exit of the 2.6-kilometer C3-R10 Section of the NLEx Harbor Link Segment 10. He said the government is currently working on the right-of-way (ROW) for the P7.48-billion project.
Mr. Villar said further that the government faces several challenges in acquiring the ROWs as various families will be affected. “Kailangan bigyan ng housing (We need to provide housing for these families). At this point, nakikipag-coordinate kami sa NHA (we are coordinating with the National Housing Authority),” he said. — Arjay L. Balinbin
https://www.bworldonline.com/dpwh-readies-nlex-segment-8-2/
“Definitely we’re gonna start it this year, and hopefully we get a significant accomplishment before the end of the term of the President,” DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar said last week on the sidelines of the final inspection of the Malabon Exit of the 2.6-kilometer C3-R10 Section of the NLEx Harbor Link Segment 10. He said the government is currently working on the right-of-way (ROW) for the P7.48-billion project.
Mr. Villar said further that the government faces several challenges in acquiring the ROWs as various families will be affected. “Kailangan bigyan ng housing (We need to provide housing for these families). At this point, nakikipag-coordinate kami sa NHA (we are coordinating with the National Housing Authority),” he said. — Arjay L. Balinbin
https://www.bworldonline.com/dpwh-readies-nlex-segment-8-2/
NLEX keen on Port Expressway Link project
Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is keen on pursuing its massive unsolicited proposal to construct an expressway linking the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex), with hopes of securing the green light from the government this year.
“If it will be approved, the intention of the NLEX Corp. is to be able to build it in phases because the extent of the project is really big. You cannot construct it in one go because of the huge capital expense,” said Luigi Bautista, president and general manager of MPTC-unit NLEX Corp.
“The project cost is not final, but based on our estimate, it’s about P95 billion to P100 billion. It’s a huge project,” he said, referring to the proposed NLEX-Cavitex Port Expressway Link project.
At present, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark VIllar said his agency is still in the process of evaluating the project for original proponent status (OPS).
“We’re working on it. There are still some additional requirements. It is still under evaluation so there is still no OPS,” Villar said.
The NLEX-Cavitex Port Expressway Link is a proposed 15-kilometer expressway with six lanes (2x3 configuration) combined elevated and tunnel expressway from NLEX Segment 10 up to Cavitex which will provide an ideal truck route directly linked to Manila Port Area.
It is divided into three sections which are C3 Road to Anda Circle (5.7 km), Connection from Cavitex to Buendia Ave. (4.8 km), and Buendia Ave. to Anda Circle (4.6 km).
The project seeks to reduce truck traffic within its limited capacity road network and significantly contribute to the decongestion of the metropolis 24 hours a day.
MPTC said earlier that it is also eyeing to commence construction of a P16-billion elevated expressway extension of the Harbor Link this year.
Dubbed as the Harbor Link Port Access Mobility Facility, the project aims to improve access to the port area in Manila as it would continue the Harbor Link from C3 corner Navotas interchange all the way to Anda Circle.
The project, which is within the scope of MPTC’s existing concession, is still under evaluation of the Toll Regulatory Board.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2020/03/02/1997328/nlex-keen-port-expressway-link-project
“If it will be approved, the intention of the NLEX Corp. is to be able to build it in phases because the extent of the project is really big. You cannot construct it in one go because of the huge capital expense,” said Luigi Bautista, president and general manager of MPTC-unit NLEX Corp.
“The project cost is not final, but based on our estimate, it’s about P95 billion to P100 billion. It’s a huge project,” he said, referring to the proposed NLEX-Cavitex Port Expressway Link project.
At present, Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark VIllar said his agency is still in the process of evaluating the project for original proponent status (OPS).
“We’re working on it. There are still some additional requirements. It is still under evaluation so there is still no OPS,” Villar said.
The NLEX-Cavitex Port Expressway Link is a proposed 15-kilometer expressway with six lanes (2x3 configuration) combined elevated and tunnel expressway from NLEX Segment 10 up to Cavitex which will provide an ideal truck route directly linked to Manila Port Area.
It is divided into three sections which are C3 Road to Anda Circle (5.7 km), Connection from Cavitex to Buendia Ave. (4.8 km), and Buendia Ave. to Anda Circle (4.6 km).
The project seeks to reduce truck traffic within its limited capacity road network and significantly contribute to the decongestion of the metropolis 24 hours a day.
MPTC said earlier that it is also eyeing to commence construction of a P16-billion elevated expressway extension of the Harbor Link this year.
Dubbed as the Harbor Link Port Access Mobility Facility, the project aims to improve access to the port area in Manila as it would continue the Harbor Link from C3 corner Navotas interchange all the way to Anda Circle.
The project, which is within the scope of MPTC’s existing concession, is still under evaluation of the Toll Regulatory Board.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2020/03/02/1997328/nlex-keen-port-expressway-link-project
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