Latest Breaking News On - He department of public works and highways dpwh said on monday undersecretary emil sadain reported to secretary roger mercado that the new bridge connecting manila 39s district binondo intramuros over pasig river is ready for opening anytime between april 5 9 quot construction crews will continue work this week final finishing touches carriageway - Page 1 : comparemela.com
(Photo courtesy of DPWH) MANILA - The iconic Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is ready to open early next month, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday. DPWH Undersecretary Emil Sadain reported to Secretary Roger Mercado that the new bridge connecting Manila's district of Binondo and Intramuros over Pasig River is ready for opening anytime between April 5 to 9. "Construction crews will continue to work this week on the bridge for the final finishing touches on the carriageway, ramps, and other components but it could open to traffic sooner before the 2022 Holy Week begins on April 10," he said in a news release. When opened to motorists, Sadain said they expect that around 30,000 vehicles daily to use the new two-way four-lane Binondo Intramuros Bridge which also has a sidewalk for pedestrians and joggers separated by safety railings and a marked lane for bikers to encourage the use of the non-motorized mode of transport. Among the things left to be do