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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Wednesday that an outdated bridge in Meycauyan City, Bulacan, will be replaced with a new construction after nearly 50 years.

The old Marcos Bridge, locally known as Tawiran Bridge, was built in 1972 and officially opened to motorists in 1973, according to George DC. Santos, district engineer of the DPWH-Bulacan 2nd District Engineering Office. It will be replaced with a better bridge that conforms to the latest DPWH standard specification and seismic design.

Santos stated that while the bridge is still operational and open, structural elements have advanced deterioration.

In a social media post, he wrote, “This local bridge is currently designated as ‘bad’ in condition, and its structural faults need to be remedied quickly.”

He estimated that the local bridge connecting Meycauayan City and the municipality of Obando would cost PHP300 million to replace.

The project was given an initial funding allocation of PHP100 million in the FY 2022 General Appropriations Act, and the remaining funds required to finish it has been included in the planned 2023 budget.

“The initial project funding has been approved for the building of new bridge substructures beneath the old bridge, which will be finished in 240 calendar days. During project execution, we will maintain the bridge open to all sorts of vehicles, and while our contractor may run equipment over the bridge, a traffic management plan will be established to avoid inconveniencing motorists and pedestrians,” Santos added.

Similarly, he stated that they are coordinating traffic enforcement and management with the Meycauayan local government unit, since they anticipate moderate to heavy traffic in the area during construction.

Heavy vehicles, such as trucks and trailers, will be relocated to MacArthur Highway once the project begins, as they will no longer be permitted to pass via Marcos Bridge.

Before entering the work zone, safety road signs and markings will be put to warn motorists of impending changes in road conditions.

“We recognize the importance of ensuring the safety of all motorists and pedestrians who cross this bridge on a daily basis, and once the bridge replacement is completed, the public will be provided with a safer and more structurally sound structure that will allow connectivity across the Meycauayan River,” he added.

The Department of Public Works has been rehabilitating historic bridges to make them more earthquake-resistant.

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