Metro Manila’s infrastructure projects worth more than US$240mn

Infrastructure projects valued at US$244.23 million (PHP 10bn) have been introduced by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Metro Manila region of the Philippines. The majority of the new projects are said to be locally funded bridge and road developments. Plans are being proposed to develop a four-lane vehicle tunnel which would run along the intersections of Paseo de Roxas and Makati Revenue. The tunnel, along Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, has approaches of 140m long and the tunnel section is
May 9, 2013 Read time: 1 min
Infrastructure projects valued at US$244.23 million (PHP 10bn) have been introduced by the 2569 Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Metro Manila region of the Philippines.

The majority of the new projects are said to be locally funded bridge and road developments.

Plans are being proposed to develop a four-lane vehicle tunnel which would run along the intersections of Paseo de Roxas and Makati Revenue. The tunnel, along Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, has approaches of 140m long and the tunnel section is around 600m long.

According to Rogelio Singson, Secretary of DPWH, a new bridge will be constructed to link Sta Monica St in Pasig City to Lawton Avenue in Global City in Taguig. Measuring 557 linear metres, the bridge will be completed by February 2015.

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