Philippines implementing transport projects

A series of major highway projects are now being implemented in the Philippines. Key projects being implemented close to Davao City include the US$380 million Davao City-Panabo City bypass, the $537.5 million Coastal Road and two flyovers worth $14 million in total. The bypass project will cut journey times and includes the construction of a tunnel section, with a portion of the funding being provided by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The new coastal route will also cut congestion and jo
March 3, 2017 Read time: 2 mins
RSSA series of major highway projects are now being implemented in the Philippines. Key projects being implemented close to Davao City include the US$380 million Davao City-Panabo City bypass, the $537.5 million Coastal Road and two flyovers worth $14 million in total. The bypass project will cut journey times and includes the construction of a tunnel section, with a portion of the funding being provided by the 2416 Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The new coastal route will also cut congestion and journey times for users.

Meanwhile work on a new highway connecting Quezon province and the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) is due to start during this year. Work on the $261 million SLEx-TR4 project will improve journeys between Metro Manila and Bicol, Quezon, Batangas and Laguna. The four lane SLEx-TR4 route is being built in five sections: Candelaria to Lucena City; Tiaong, Quezon to Candelaria in Quezon; San Pablo City to Tiaong; Sto Tomas to Laguna's Makban; Makban to San Pablo City.

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