The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge is ready for reopening to traffic next month.
Public Works Secretary Mark A. Villar said the bridge is now at 93-percent completion rate with “only few activities left,” including the completion of the approach road and other miscellaneous works.
“Barring severe weather, the goal of opening Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge to traffic by next month will likely be reached,” Villar said.
Included in the approach road construction is the 50.5-meter stretch on Estrella St., Makati and the other 243.96-meter stretch on the Barangka Drive-E. Pantaleon St., Mandaluyong.
Once completed, the P1.46-billion bridge, which was funded through a grant from China, will have four lanes and will feature a 506.46-meter pre-stressed concrete rigid frame with corrugated steel webs. This replaces the old temporary two-lane box truss bridge that was dismantled in 2019.
Villar said other remaining works include asphalt overlay, installation of lights and markings, deployment of protective barriers and railings, as well as the inclusion of pipes for drainage.
“As we wrap up the works, we’d like to thank the motorists, affected stakeholders in the project area, and the local government units for their continued patience and support to this Build, Build, Build project of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administration to decongest Edsa traffic,” said Villar.