THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started the phased reconstruction and strengthening works at the 50-year-old Tripa de Gallina Bridge along Gil Puyat (Buendia) Avenue in Pasay City, and has advised motorists of temporary lane closures.
DPWH National Capital Region Director Melvin B. Navarro said a total of P25 million was allocated to replace the southbound lanes of Tripa de Gallina Bridge, which is among the weak bridges identified by the DPWH Bridge Management System (BMS) Inventory.
As per BMS Inventory, the 4-lane Tripa de Gallina Bridge needs to undergo urgent replacement with inevitable wear and tear by about 50 years of service as evident by presence of cracks.
“Reconstruction has started on the inner two (2) lanes of Tripa de Gallina Bridge hence remaining two (2) outer lanes are open and passable for now. Once completed, we will work on the outer lanes,” said Director Navarro.
“We are appealing for the public’s patience and understanding while we temporarily limit passable lanes so our crew can perform critical work on the bridge,” said Director Navarro, who added that the southbound direction is aimed for completion by April 2019.
He assured the public, however, that the new Tripa de Gallina Bridge can withstand earthquakes and can handle ground acceleration ranging from 7 to 8 magnitude.