Osmeña Highway bridges’ rehabilitation starts today
MANILA, Philippines – Two bridges on Pres. Sergio Osmeña Highway (formerly South Super Highway) in Manila will undergo rehabilitation beginning today.
Josefino Rigor, Department of Public Works and Highways regional director, said the Estero de Paco Bridge and Estero Tripa de Gallina Bridge were in need of repairs and upgrading to improve their loading capacity.
“These bridges have been in existence for some decades now and have considerably weakened due to years of usage,” Rigor said.
He added: “Considering that both bridges are only 300 meters apart, we believe it would be in the best interest of the public if the projects would be implemented simultaneously.”
Rigor said both projects would be undertaken by Northern Builders with a contract duration of 90 days each.
According to the DPWH official, the northbound stretch of Osmeña Highway from San Andres to Quirino Avenue intersections would be closed to traffic during the entire construction period.
Southbound vehicles will be restricted to two lanes of the highway’s four-lane southbound stretch. Northbound vehicles can use the remaining two other lanes.
DPWH officials asked the public for their cooperation and patience as they promised to speed up the repair and upgrading of the two bridges.