HEEDING the clamor of residents six months ago, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) finally completed the construction of a bridge connecting an isolated community to the rest of the city.
Valued at P29 million, the new bridge replaced the old unstable makeshift bridge that could only accommodate pedestrians.
In a statement, DPWH National Capital Region (NCR) director Loreta Malaluan noted that the new permanent bridge in Barangay 176 will provide safer access between Bigaa and Malanting streets.
“I was informed that the residents in the area used to cross an improvised bridge made from scrap metals. The makeshift bridge was also built below flood level, making it hardly passable during the rainy season,” she said.
Unlike the previous bridge, the new one – an upgraded two-lane bridge with sidewalk, drainage, and safety screen – was designed to withstand light vehicles like tricycles and jeepneys.
“With the completion of this new bridge, these issues have been addressed and more road users now have a safer alternative route,” Malaluan said.
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