DM Consunji Inc. (DMCI), the construction arm of listed conglomerate DMCI Holdings Inc., is looking to bid to construct the extension of the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) from Recto Ave. station to North Harbor.
President and Chief Executive Officer Jorge Consunji told reporters recently that the Department of Transportation (DoTr) plans to open the bidding process for the line’s extension.
“The DoTr said it (the extension line) is being designed and the Philippine government will fund it…” Consunji said, adding that the bidding is expected “before the year is over.”
While there are no details yet on the investment, Consunji said the project may run about three to four kilometers.
According to the DMCI chief, the company hopes to participate in the bidding process, as DMCI was also leading the LRT-2 East Extension project together with Japan’s Marubeni Corp.
That project entered its final phase in April. It is expected to be completed by end-2020.
Marubeni Corp. and DMCI bagged the $62-million electrical and mechanical (E&M) contract for the said railway system.
Under the contract, Marubeni would lead the administration and the procurement of the E&M for the rail transport’s extension, while DMCI would focus on track-work procurement, as well as the establishment and installation of E&M systems.
https://www.manilatimes.net/dmci-eyes-bidding-for-lrt-2-extension-project/601861/
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Saturday, August 17, 2019
DMCI eyes bid for LRT-2 West Extension project
Construction and engineering giant D.M. Consunji Inc. is eyeing to bid for the Light Rail Transit Line 2 West Extension project, which will connect the current line to the Manila North Harbor, once the government opens the project for public tender.
“What the DOTr (Department of Transportation) told me is that it is already being designed and the government will fund it,” DMCI president and chief executive officer Jorge Consunji said.
“They expect the bidding maybe before the year is over, that is their target,” he added.
The LRT-2 West Extension project, which will stretch around three kilometers, will entail the construction of three new stations, namely Tutuban, Divisoria and Pier 4.
Construction of the project is targeted to start in the second quarter of 2020 and completed by the second quarter of 2023.
Consunji said once they bid on the project, it would complement the ongoing construction of the East Extension of LRT-2.
In March, a joint venture between Marubeni Corp. and DMCI bagged the LRT-2 East Extension project.
The P3.2-billion contract with DOTr comprises an electrical and mechanical package for a four-kilometer railway system extension with two additional stations eastwards.
The project adds four kilometers of railway tracks from Santolan in Pasig City to Masinag in Antipolo.
According to reports, the DOTr said the East Extension project is 61.93 percent complete as of early July.
Marubeni, as consortium leader, will be responsible for overall administration and the procurement of E&M railway systems, while DMCI will be responsible for track-work procurement and construction and the installation of E&M systems.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/08/17/1943990/dmci-eyes-bid-lrt-2-west-extension-project
“What the DOTr (Department of Transportation) told me is that it is already being designed and the government will fund it,” DMCI president and chief executive officer Jorge Consunji said.
“They expect the bidding maybe before the year is over, that is their target,” he added.
The LRT-2 West Extension project, which will stretch around three kilometers, will entail the construction of three new stations, namely Tutuban, Divisoria and Pier 4.
Construction of the project is targeted to start in the second quarter of 2020 and completed by the second quarter of 2023.
Consunji said once they bid on the project, it would complement the ongoing construction of the East Extension of LRT-2.
In March, a joint venture between Marubeni Corp. and DMCI bagged the LRT-2 East Extension project.
The P3.2-billion contract with DOTr comprises an electrical and mechanical package for a four-kilometer railway system extension with two additional stations eastwards.
The project adds four kilometers of railway tracks from Santolan in Pasig City to Masinag in Antipolo.
According to reports, the DOTr said the East Extension project is 61.93 percent complete as of early July.
Marubeni, as consortium leader, will be responsible for overall administration and the procurement of E&M railway systems, while DMCI will be responsible for track-work procurement and construction and the installation of E&M systems.
https://www.philstar.com/business/2019/08/17/1943990/dmci-eyes-bid-lrt-2-west-extension-project
Tugade on MRT3 losses in 2018: 'Don't judge DOTr on isolated cases'
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade plans to put 3 Dalian MRT3 trains in operation by the end of the year
"Dapat 'yung Kagawaran ng Transportasyon, huwag n'yong husgahan sa isang sektor ng kagawaran. Huwag n'yo kaming husgahan sa MRT. Huwag mo kaming husgahan sa isolated cases."
(You shouldn't judge the Department of Transportation based on just one sector of the department. Don't judge us on the MRT. Don't judge us on isolated cases.)
This was Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade's response to the 26% decrease in ridership and revenue of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) in 2018.
Tugade commented on the issue during the ceremonial turnover of the operations and management of the Clark International Airport to the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp on Friday, August 16.
According to the annual report of the Commission on Audit (COA) on the DOTr, MRT3 passenger ridership and ticket sales were at their lowest in 2018 due to the decrease in train availability.
Some of the findings of the report were as follows:
Tugade reiterated the problem of reduced trains in operation, and added that losses in revenue were because of the increased expenses in maintenance and rehabilitation.
However, COA pointed out that these losses affect not only the public, but government funds as well.
"The cases in point do not only deny the riding public of an efficient, effective, and secured transportation systems but undoubtedly impacted on revenue collections, depriving the government of additional financial resources for payment of the MRT3 equity rentals," the report read.
Aside from equity rental fees, the revenues acquired from passenger fares are used to fund staffing and administrative costs. If the DOTr-MRT3 fails to self-finance these payments, a greater government subsidy would be needed.
Deployment of Dalian trains
Tugade also brought up his plan to bring in more Dalian trains by the end of the year. State auditors also cited the Dalian trains in its report, saying there is a need to address the recommendations of its technical consultant in order for the trains to be operational.
The Dalian trains arrived in 2016 to decongest the railway system, but were not put to use due to incompatibility issues and necessary repairs.
In response, Tugade stated that he is now in talks with Japanese evaluators Sumitomo-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to operate 3 Dalian trains by the end of the year.
They will be put to use gradually, following the consent and approval of Sumitomo and only after trial runs have been conducted.
Test runs of Dalian trains have been conducted after Sumitomo took over as the maintenance provider of the MRT3 in 2018. The most recent test run occurred from January to February 2019.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/237842-tugade-statement-mrt3-losses-2018
"Dapat 'yung Kagawaran ng Transportasyon, huwag n'yong husgahan sa isang sektor ng kagawaran. Huwag n'yo kaming husgahan sa MRT. Huwag mo kaming husgahan sa isolated cases."
(You shouldn't judge the Department of Transportation based on just one sector of the department. Don't judge us on the MRT. Don't judge us on isolated cases.)
This was Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade's response to the 26% decrease in ridership and revenue of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) in 2018.
Tugade commented on the issue during the ceremonial turnover of the operations and management of the Clark International Airport to the Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp on Friday, August 16.
According to the annual report of the Commission on Audit (COA) on the DOTr, MRT3 passenger ridership and ticket sales were at their lowest in 2018 due to the decrease in train availability.
Some of the findings of the report were as follows:
- Train availability in the past year only had an average of 13 out of 24 trains in operation, in contrast to the number of trains in previous years which was 15 during off-peak hours and 20 during peak hours.
- The decrease in train availability was caused by the termination of the maintenance service contract of Busan Joint Venture, which was in turn taken over by the DOTr-MRT3 Maintenance Transition Team.
- Despite having completed the Independent Safety Audit and Assessment by TUV Rheinland Philippines, the 48 Dalian trains that were to increase train availability remained inoperable for an indefinite period.
- While 2018 saw the lowest number of recorded incidents in the last 4 years in terms of train removals, service interruptions, and passenger unloadings, this was also because of the decrease in train availability.
Tugade reiterated the problem of reduced trains in operation, and added that losses in revenue were because of the increased expenses in maintenance and rehabilitation.
However, COA pointed out that these losses affect not only the public, but government funds as well.
"The cases in point do not only deny the riding public of an efficient, effective, and secured transportation systems but undoubtedly impacted on revenue collections, depriving the government of additional financial resources for payment of the MRT3 equity rentals," the report read.
Aside from equity rental fees, the revenues acquired from passenger fares are used to fund staffing and administrative costs. If the DOTr-MRT3 fails to self-finance these payments, a greater government subsidy would be needed.
Deployment of Dalian trains
Tugade also brought up his plan to bring in more Dalian trains by the end of the year. State auditors also cited the Dalian trains in its report, saying there is a need to address the recommendations of its technical consultant in order for the trains to be operational.
The Dalian trains arrived in 2016 to decongest the railway system, but were not put to use due to incompatibility issues and necessary repairs.
In response, Tugade stated that he is now in talks with Japanese evaluators Sumitomo-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to operate 3 Dalian trains by the end of the year.
They will be put to use gradually, following the consent and approval of Sumitomo and only after trial runs have been conducted.
Test runs of Dalian trains have been conducted after Sumitomo took over as the maintenance provider of the MRT3 in 2018. The most recent test run occurred from January to February 2019.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/237842-tugade-statement-mrt3-losses-2018
LIPAD takes over operations of Clark airport
LUZON International Premier Airport Development Corp. (LIPAD) on Friday formally took over the operations and management of the Clark International Airport.
“I tell you LIPAD, paliparin ninyo ang paliparan na ito [flourish this airport]. Make it go, grow, and glow,” Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said during the turnover ceremony held at the New Passenger Terminal Building of the Clark International Airport.
LIPAD is the special purpose vehicle company formed by the North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC) composed of Filinvest Development Corp., JG Summit Holdings, Inc., Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions, Inc., and Changi Airport Philippines (I) Pte. Ltd., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Changi Airports International.
Formerly known as the North Luzon Airport Consortium, LIPAD was awarded the 25-year O&M contract for the Clark airport terminals in January. It will also develop commercial assets, operate and maintain facilities and fit-out of the new terminal.
Bi Yong Chungunco, chief executive officer of LIPAD, said four international airlines will start their operations at the Clark airport in the next few months, in addition to the 17 airlines.
Moreover, six food and beverage outlets will also operate inside the terminal soon.
“We are also in talks with the airline operators for the possible integration of the terminal fee in the airfares as part of our goal to provide a very seamless travel experience,” she said.
“We will continue towards expanding this network, connecting Clark to more domestic and international points, cementing its position as the premier gateway for Central and Northern Luzon…. We look forward to a close collaboration with DoTr (Department of Transportation), and BCDA (Bases Conversion and Development Authority) for the next 25 years,” she added.
Clark International Airport increased its number of passenger by 63% to 2.1 million passengers in the first half of the year. The airport handles 734 weekly flights from 17 airlines. It currently being developed as the alternative to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City. — Vincent Mariel P. Galang
https://www.bworldonline.com/lipad-takes-over-operations-of-clark-airport/
Friday, August 16, 2019
No worker displaced by consortium’s takeover of Clark airport
By TED CORDERO, GMA News
Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) on Friday said that none of the airport’s workers lost their jobs after the consortium of Filinvest and JG Summit took over the air terminal's operations and maintenance (O&M).
“Technically no one was not absorbed by LIPAD,” CIAC president Jaime Melo told GMA News Online.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Bases Conversion Development Auhtority (BCDA) handed the certificate of notice to start O&M to Luzon International Premier Development Corp. (LIPAD).
LIPAD is the special purpose vehicle company established by the North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC) comprised of Gotianun-led Filinvest, Gokongwei's JG Summit, Changi Airport Philippines Pte. Ltd., and Philippine Airport Ground Solutions Inc.
The company will takeover the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport for a concession period of 25 years.
Melo said around 215 Clark airport workers were affected by the LIPAD takeover.
“The 215 were offered employment by LIPAD but only 178 accepted the offer,” the CIAC chief said.
“The difference of 37 opted to take other employment, go into business or retire,” Melo said.
The CIAC said all affected employees will be compensated by the company as per rules of the Department of Labor and Employment.
On the sidelines of the turnover ceremony, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said all affected Clark airport employees will be compensated.
“Separation or retirement pay... computed on the basis of one and a half months per year of service,” Tugade said.
Those absorbed by LIPAD availed of retire-hire option while those who opted not to be absorbed by the private company availed of separation pay.
Tugade said those who were not absorbed by LIPAD will receive their separation pay on Monday.
“Tapos ‘yung mga natanggap bayaran at the end of the year,” the Transportation chief said.
The P5.61-billion contract for the O&M of the airport was awarded to the consortium on December 19.
The project involves the operations and maintenance of the existing and the new passenger terminal buildings being constructed on the airport located in the Clark Special Economic and Freeport Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga.
The Clark airport O&M was dubbed as a "hybrid" Public Private Partnership, wherein the government takes over the construction of a project and private firms may bid for the O&M. —NB, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/704813/no-worker-displaced-by-consortium-s-takeover-of-clark-airport/story/
Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) on Friday said that none of the airport’s workers lost their jobs after the consortium of Filinvest and JG Summit took over the air terminal's operations and maintenance (O&M).
“Technically no one was not absorbed by LIPAD,” CIAC president Jaime Melo told GMA News Online.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Bases Conversion Development Auhtority (BCDA) handed the certificate of notice to start O&M to Luzon International Premier Development Corp. (LIPAD).
LIPAD is the special purpose vehicle company established by the North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC) comprised of Gotianun-led Filinvest, Gokongwei's JG Summit, Changi Airport Philippines Pte. Ltd., and Philippine Airport Ground Solutions Inc.
The company will takeover the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport for a concession period of 25 years.
Melo said around 215 Clark airport workers were affected by the LIPAD takeover.
“The 215 were offered employment by LIPAD but only 178 accepted the offer,” the CIAC chief said.
“The difference of 37 opted to take other employment, go into business or retire,” Melo said.
The CIAC said all affected employees will be compensated by the company as per rules of the Department of Labor and Employment.
On the sidelines of the turnover ceremony, Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said all affected Clark airport employees will be compensated.
“Separation or retirement pay... computed on the basis of one and a half months per year of service,” Tugade said.
Those absorbed by LIPAD availed of retire-hire option while those who opted not to be absorbed by the private company availed of separation pay.
Tugade said those who were not absorbed by LIPAD will receive their separation pay on Monday.
“Tapos ‘yung mga natanggap bayaran at the end of the year,” the Transportation chief said.
The P5.61-billion contract for the O&M of the airport was awarded to the consortium on December 19.
The project involves the operations and maintenance of the existing and the new passenger terminal buildings being constructed on the airport located in the Clark Special Economic and Freeport Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga.
The Clark airport O&M was dubbed as a "hybrid" Public Private Partnership, wherein the government takes over the construction of a project and private firms may bid for the O&M. —NB, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/704813/no-worker-displaced-by-consortium-s-takeover-of-clark-airport/story/
Clark Airport turned over to Changi venture with local conglomerates
The Clark International Airport in Pampanga province— the largest gateway in Central Luzon and an alternative to Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport— was turned over to the private sector on Friday.
Luzon International Premier Airport Development (Lipad) Corp., a venture led by conglomerates JG Summit Holdings and Filinvest Development Corp. in partnership with a unit of Singapore’s Changi Airport, will operate Clark Airport for a period of 25 years.
“This is day one of Lipad O&M [operations and maintenance], the first public private partnership project awarded under the administration of President Duterte,” said Lipad president Bi Yong Chungunco during the turnover ceremonies.
She said the consortium will open new food and beverage outlets, including a Starbucks outlet within the month. Lipad is also in talks with the airlines to integrate terminal fees in the ticket price for more passenger convenience.
Lipad, which is the Filipino word for “fly,” will operate the existing passenger terminal in Clark Airport, a former United States air base.
A new terminal, which will at least double Clark Airport’s capacity to eight million passengers per year, will be turned over to Lipad by the middle of 2020.
“Now the Clark Airport will be in better hands, achieving greater heights,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said on Friday.
Upgrades at Clark Airport are being led by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. These are part of the administration’s broader push to transform Clark into a new metropolis to decongest Metro Manila, about 100 kilometers away.
The Clark Airport anchors the 9,450 hectare New Clark City, which will house government and business districts, as well as a massive sports complex where the 2019 Southeast Asian Games will be held. The DOTr is also building a railway system that will link Manila and the Clark Freeport Zone. /jpv
https://business.inquirer.net/276956/clark-airport-turned-over-to-changi-venture-with-local-conglomerates
Luzon International Premier Airport Development (Lipad) Corp., a venture led by conglomerates JG Summit Holdings and Filinvest Development Corp. in partnership with a unit of Singapore’s Changi Airport, will operate Clark Airport for a period of 25 years.
“This is day one of Lipad O&M [operations and maintenance], the first public private partnership project awarded under the administration of President Duterte,” said Lipad president Bi Yong Chungunco during the turnover ceremonies.
She said the consortium will open new food and beverage outlets, including a Starbucks outlet within the month. Lipad is also in talks with the airlines to integrate terminal fees in the ticket price for more passenger convenience.
Lipad, which is the Filipino word for “fly,” will operate the existing passenger terminal in Clark Airport, a former United States air base.
A new terminal, which will at least double Clark Airport’s capacity to eight million passengers per year, will be turned over to Lipad by the middle of 2020.
“Now the Clark Airport will be in better hands, achieving greater heights,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said on Friday.
Upgrades at Clark Airport are being led by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. These are part of the administration’s broader push to transform Clark into a new metropolis to decongest Metro Manila, about 100 kilometers away.
The Clark Airport anchors the 9,450 hectare New Clark City, which will house government and business districts, as well as a massive sports complex where the 2019 Southeast Asian Games will be held. The DOTr is also building a railway system that will link Manila and the Clark Freeport Zone. /jpv
https://business.inquirer.net/276956/clark-airport-turned-over-to-changi-venture-with-local-conglomerates
Filinvest-led consortium takes over operations, maintenance of Clark airport
By TED CORDERO, GMA News
CLARK CITY, Pampanga - The consortium led by the Filinvest Development Corp. and JG Summit Holdings has officially taken over the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Clark International Airport.
In a turnover ceremony, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Bases Conversion Development Auhtority (BCDA) handed the certificate of notice to start O&M to Luzon International Premier Development Corp. (LIPAD).
LIPAD is the special purpose vehicle company established by the North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC) comprised of Gotianun-led Filinvest, Gokongwei's JG Summit, Changi Airport Philippines Pte. Ltd., and Philippine Airport Ground Solutions Inc.
The company will takeover the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport for a concession period of 25 years.
The project involves the operations and maintenance of the existing and the new passenger terminal buildings being constructed on the airport located in the Clark Special Economic and Freeport Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga.
The P5.61-billion contract for the O&M of the airport was awarded to the consortium on December 19.
The Clark airport was dubbed as a "hybrid" Public Private Partnership, wherein the government takes over the construction of a project and private firms may bid for the O&M.
"We thank the BCDA for the opportunity to create a new identity for Clark International Airport. We are working towards reinventing it to a world-class airport and meet the continued growth of international and domestic air travel," LIPAD chief executive officer Bi Yong Chungunco said.
"We envision Clark International Airport to become the country's premier gateway, by revolutionizing the way we travel and the way the world experiences the Philippines," Chungunco said.
To date, Clark airport covers 19 domestic and 12 international destinations serving 734 weekly flights from a total of 17 airlines.
LIPAD is working towards expanding the network of Clark airport to more domestic and international destinations, according to Chungunco. —NB, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/704789/filinvest-led-consortium-takes-over-operations-maintenance-of-clark-airport/story/
CLARK CITY, Pampanga - The consortium led by the Filinvest Development Corp. and JG Summit Holdings has officially taken over the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Clark International Airport.
In a turnover ceremony, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Bases Conversion Development Auhtority (BCDA) handed the certificate of notice to start O&M to Luzon International Premier Development Corp. (LIPAD).
LIPAD is the special purpose vehicle company established by the North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC) comprised of Gotianun-led Filinvest, Gokongwei's JG Summit, Changi Airport Philippines Pte. Ltd., and Philippine Airport Ground Solutions Inc.
The company will takeover the operations and maintenance of Clark International Airport for a concession period of 25 years.
The project involves the operations and maintenance of the existing and the new passenger terminal buildings being constructed on the airport located in the Clark Special Economic and Freeport Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga.
The P5.61-billion contract for the O&M of the airport was awarded to the consortium on December 19.
The Clark airport was dubbed as a "hybrid" Public Private Partnership, wherein the government takes over the construction of a project and private firms may bid for the O&M.
"We thank the BCDA for the opportunity to create a new identity for Clark International Airport. We are working towards reinventing it to a world-class airport and meet the continued growth of international and domestic air travel," LIPAD chief executive officer Bi Yong Chungunco said.
"We envision Clark International Airport to become the country's premier gateway, by revolutionizing the way we travel and the way the world experiences the Philippines," Chungunco said.
To date, Clark airport covers 19 domestic and 12 international destinations serving 734 weekly flights from a total of 17 airlines.
LIPAD is working towards expanding the network of Clark airport to more domestic and international destinations, according to Chungunco. —NB, GMA News
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/704789/filinvest-led-consortium-takes-over-operations-maintenance-of-clark-airport/story/
Lipad consortium takes over Clark airport
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| Lipad Chief Executive Officer Bi Yong Chungunco (2nd from left)accepts from Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade a certificate of turnover. PHOTO BY TONETTE OREJAS |
CLARK FREEPORT –– The Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp. (Lipad) consortium formally took over the operations and maintenance of the Clark International Airport (CRK) here on Friday.
Lipad Chief Executive Officer Bi Yong Chungunco presented a new logo for CRK during a simple rite at the construction site.
The consortium consists of the Changi Airports Philippines Pte. Ltd., Filinvest Development Corp., JG Summit Holdings, Inc., and Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions, Inc.
It shall operate the CRK for 25 years.
Chungunco said the 179 workers of the state-owned Clark International Airport Corp. are “all excited.”
The workers’ motion for reconsideration seeking security of tenure is pending with the Department of Labor and Employment.
Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said CRK is in “better hands” with Lipad.
The airport’s new passenger terminal would be operated in the middle of 2020, according to Vivencio Dizon, president of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority./lzb
https://business.inquirer.net/276953/lipad-consortium-takes-over-clark-airport
P7.7-B road works seen easing MM traffic
NLEx Corp. is now implementing major road projects and improvements worth P7.7 billion to help alleviate traffic congestion in Metro Manila and key areas of the NLEx-SCTEx (North Luzon Expressway-Subic-Capas-Tarlac Expressway) network.
“A number of projects are simultaneously being implemented in our expressway network in order to ease traffic and prioritize the safety and convenience of our motorists,” according to NLEx Corp. President and General Manager J. Luigi Bautista.
The projects under construction include new interchanges such as the Tambubong northbound entry and southbound exit, Balagtas northbound entry, Bocaue River Bridge rehabilitation along
NLEx, Department of Public Works and Highway’s (DPWH) Ciudad de Victoria Interchange and new expressway lanes, and NLEx Harbor Link Segment 10 C3-R10 Section.
These projects, which are being implemented by the DPWH and NLEx, are expected to provide efficient routes for transportation and help develop communities and businesses in Bulacan.
The DPWH acquires the rights-of-way and assumes other construction costs for these projects.
“The DPWH continuously supports road network expansion along NLEx to facilitate ease of travel, encourage economic growth, and improve public services,” DPWH Region 3 Director Roseller Tolentino said.
The 600-meter NLEx Balagtas northbound entry is almost complete and will be opened to motorists within this month.
This new artery will provide direct access to motorists coming from Balagtas Interchange going to NLEx northbound.
At present, motorists headed for the north from Balagtas or Plaridel Bypass have to pass through local roads and enter NLEx northbound via Sta. Rita in Guiguinto, Bulacan.
Aside from this project, the construction of a new Tambubong Interchange is progressing well toward enhancing the Bulacan road network and helping lessen heavy traffic at the Bocaue Interchange.
Toll plazas at the southbound entry and northbound entry lanes will be constructed at Brangay Tambubong to serve as alternate routes for motorists bound for Pandi, Bulacan and nearby towns.
Also the first phase of Ciudad de Victoria Interchange near Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan has reached its halfway completion milestone.
The project involves the construction of two additional lanes along the existing Bocaue Municipal Road, a new 80-linear meter 2×2 lane bridge crossing the NLEx and the rehabilitation of the inner road of Philippine Arena for a total length of 1.93 kilometers.
This road segment will begin near the Bocaue Municipal Hall and will extend to Sta. Maria, Bulacan, bypassing the heavily congested Governor F. Halili Avenue in Bocaue.
The DPWH is also constructing an additional bridge at Bocaue Interchange to increase its capacity to two lanes per direction.
“With all these enhancements, we are hoping to raise the level of convenience and satisfaction of motorists traveling our expressways,” Bautista said.
Congressman Gavini Pancho of Bulacan’s Second District, who was instrumental in pushing for these road network improvements, noted that “these road projects will significantly contribute to the decongestion of our roads and will highly benefit the public, not only the Bulakeños, but also those traveling [to and from] Central Luzon.”
https://www.manilatimes.net/p7-7-b-road-works-seen-easing-mm-traffic/600811/
“A number of projects are simultaneously being implemented in our expressway network in order to ease traffic and prioritize the safety and convenience of our motorists,” according to NLEx Corp. President and General Manager J. Luigi Bautista.
The projects under construction include new interchanges such as the Tambubong northbound entry and southbound exit, Balagtas northbound entry, Bocaue River Bridge rehabilitation along
NLEx, Department of Public Works and Highway’s (DPWH) Ciudad de Victoria Interchange and new expressway lanes, and NLEx Harbor Link Segment 10 C3-R10 Section.
These projects, which are being implemented by the DPWH and NLEx, are expected to provide efficient routes for transportation and help develop communities and businesses in Bulacan.
The DPWH acquires the rights-of-way and assumes other construction costs for these projects.
“The DPWH continuously supports road network expansion along NLEx to facilitate ease of travel, encourage economic growth, and improve public services,” DPWH Region 3 Director Roseller Tolentino said.
The 600-meter NLEx Balagtas northbound entry is almost complete and will be opened to motorists within this month.
This new artery will provide direct access to motorists coming from Balagtas Interchange going to NLEx northbound.
At present, motorists headed for the north from Balagtas or Plaridel Bypass have to pass through local roads and enter NLEx northbound via Sta. Rita in Guiguinto, Bulacan.
Aside from this project, the construction of a new Tambubong Interchange is progressing well toward enhancing the Bulacan road network and helping lessen heavy traffic at the Bocaue Interchange.
Toll plazas at the southbound entry and northbound entry lanes will be constructed at Brangay Tambubong to serve as alternate routes for motorists bound for Pandi, Bulacan and nearby towns.
Also the first phase of Ciudad de Victoria Interchange near Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan has reached its halfway completion milestone.
The project involves the construction of two additional lanes along the existing Bocaue Municipal Road, a new 80-linear meter 2×2 lane bridge crossing the NLEx and the rehabilitation of the inner road of Philippine Arena for a total length of 1.93 kilometers.
This road segment will begin near the Bocaue Municipal Hall and will extend to Sta. Maria, Bulacan, bypassing the heavily congested Governor F. Halili Avenue in Bocaue.
The DPWH is also constructing an additional bridge at Bocaue Interchange to increase its capacity to two lanes per direction.
“With all these enhancements, we are hoping to raise the level of convenience and satisfaction of motorists traveling our expressways,” Bautista said.
Congressman Gavini Pancho of Bulacan’s Second District, who was instrumental in pushing for these road network improvements, noted that “these road projects will significantly contribute to the decongestion of our roads and will highly benefit the public, not only the Bulakeños, but also those traveling [to and from] Central Luzon.”
https://www.manilatimes.net/p7-7-b-road-works-seen-easing-mm-traffic/600811/
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