By Jel Santos
Around 40, 000 motorists are expected to be affected by the five-month-long reconstruction of Sevilla Bridge as its construction will start tomorrow at 10 p.m., the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said today.
The reconstruction of the bridge coincides with the construction of Skyway 3, the contractor said
The bridge connects the cities of Mandaluyong and Manila.
Jojo Garcia, MMDA general manager for planning, said the construction of Sevilla Bridge will certainly cause heavy traffic congestion, but he said that once it’s complete, the public will surely benefit.
“Around 40,000 motorists ang dumadaan diyan sa Sevilla Bridge a day…Definitely [we are ready for the criticism of the public.] Pros and cons ‘yan. Kapag may ginawa ka, may maapektuhan.– after naman ng paghihirap ay may kaginhawahan (Around 40,000 motorists are using that bridge…If you are going to do something, there are always people who will get affected—but after the burden, relief will follow),” he said.
“Ang repair ng tulay is five months. Kapag nagawa natin itong section na ito, all the way ma-connect na natin ‘yung Skyway from South Luzon to North Luzon. [The construction] of the Skyway will take 17 months (The repair of the bridge is five months. When the Skyway is already done, South Luzon and North Luzon will be connected),” Engr. Rey Luna, general manager of SUNMARU, the contractor of the Skyway 3 and Sevilla Bridge project, said
According to Luna, the lane which will be closed today is the one from Manila to EDSA, from P. Sanchez to Shaw Boulevard at 10 p.m.
“Bukas if magsara kami ng lane ito po [ay] ‘yung from Maynila to EDSA (vice versa), from P. Sanchez to Shaw Boulevard at 10 p.m. [on Saturday]. Equipment namin is nasa ilalim ng tulay, may barge kami sa ilalim ng tulay. Sa ilog ang equipment,” the contractor said.
He said that 50 workers will work together in reconstructing half of the bridge.
Garcia said MMDA has been conducting clearing operations to the alternative routes to make sure the traffic congestion expected to be caused by the bridge would be diminished.
“We have been removing illegally parked vehicles and other obstructions along alternative routes for the past three weeks,” Garcia said.
MMDA has already initiated its clearing operations a few weeks before the DPWH would begin repairing the Sevilla Bridge to open alternate routes for commuters affected by it.
Alternate routes
Motorists coming from Shaw Boulevard are advised to turn right to F. Blumentritt St., then left to F. Manalo St., right to Old Sta. Mesa, left to Araneta Avenue and right to Aurora Boulevard going to destination.
From Shaw Boulevard they can also turn right to F. Blumentritt St. left to Manalo St. right to Old Santa Mesa to destination; right to F. Blumentritt St., left to F. Manalo St., right to Old Santa Mesa, left to Araneta Avenue going to destination.
As such, from Shaw Boulevard, motorists can also turn right to F. Blumentritt St., left to F. Manalo St., left to Old Santa Mesa, right to V. Mapa, left to Aurora Boulevard, heading to their destination.
Eastbound motorists, meanwhile, from Magsaysay Boulevard can turn right to Valenzuela St., right to Cordillera, left to Lubiran to Boni Avenue to Maysilo roundabout and exit to FB Martinez St., then right to Shaw Boulevard going to destination.
Also, motorists from Magsaysay Boulevard can go to V. Mapa, right to Old Sta. Mesa, left to Reposo St., left to Valenzuela, right to V. Mapa, right to Bagumbayan St., left to Lubiran, left to Kalentong then right to Shaw Boulevard to destination.
From New Panaderos Extension turn right to Shaw Boulevard heading to their destination.
Garcia said the reconstruction of the bridge will be undertaken by a private contractor which will work 24/7 a day.
The reconstruction intends to strengthen its capacity and increase its water elevation to allow barges to pass underneath that will cater to equipment and remove debris during dredging periods.
MMDA said the truck ban along Shaw Boulevard will be adjusted from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. while the reconstruction takes place.
MMDA is asking the public for understanding, saying that the constructions will benefit commuters as soon as it’s done.
Around 40, 000 motorists are expected to be affected by the five-month-long reconstruction of Sevilla Bridge as its construction will start tomorrow at 10 p.m., the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said today.
The reconstruction of the bridge coincides with the construction of Skyway 3, the contractor said
The bridge connects the cities of Mandaluyong and Manila.
Jojo Garcia, MMDA general manager for planning, said the construction of Sevilla Bridge will certainly cause heavy traffic congestion, but he said that once it’s complete, the public will surely benefit.
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| MMDA’s Sevilla Bridge reconstruction project plan (photo by Jel Santos) |
“Around 40,000 motorists ang dumadaan diyan sa Sevilla Bridge a day…Definitely [we are ready for the criticism of the public.] Pros and cons ‘yan. Kapag may ginawa ka, may maapektuhan.– after naman ng paghihirap ay may kaginhawahan (Around 40,000 motorists are using that bridge…If you are going to do something, there are always people who will get affected—but after the burden, relief will follow),” he said.
“Ang repair ng tulay is five months. Kapag nagawa natin itong section na ito, all the way ma-connect na natin ‘yung Skyway from South Luzon to North Luzon. [The construction] of the Skyway will take 17 months (The repair of the bridge is five months. When the Skyway is already done, South Luzon and North Luzon will be connected),” Engr. Rey Luna, general manager of SUNMARU, the contractor of the Skyway 3 and Sevilla Bridge project, said
According to Luna, the lane which will be closed today is the one from Manila to EDSA, from P. Sanchez to Shaw Boulevard at 10 p.m.
“Bukas if magsara kami ng lane ito po [ay] ‘yung from Maynila to EDSA (vice versa), from P. Sanchez to Shaw Boulevard at 10 p.m. [on Saturday]. Equipment namin is nasa ilalim ng tulay, may barge kami sa ilalim ng tulay. Sa ilog ang equipment,” the contractor said.
He said that 50 workers will work together in reconstructing half of the bridge.
Garcia said MMDA has been conducting clearing operations to the alternative routes to make sure the traffic congestion expected to be caused by the bridge would be diminished.
“We have been removing illegally parked vehicles and other obstructions along alternative routes for the past three weeks,” Garcia said.
MMDA has already initiated its clearing operations a few weeks before the DPWH would begin repairing the Sevilla Bridge to open alternate routes for commuters affected by it.
Alternate routes
Motorists coming from Shaw Boulevard are advised to turn right to F. Blumentritt St., then left to F. Manalo St., right to Old Sta. Mesa, left to Araneta Avenue and right to Aurora Boulevard going to destination.
From Shaw Boulevard they can also turn right to F. Blumentritt St. left to Manalo St. right to Old Santa Mesa to destination; right to F. Blumentritt St., left to F. Manalo St., right to Old Santa Mesa, left to Araneta Avenue going to destination.
As such, from Shaw Boulevard, motorists can also turn right to F. Blumentritt St., left to F. Manalo St., left to Old Santa Mesa, right to V. Mapa, left to Aurora Boulevard, heading to their destination.
Eastbound motorists, meanwhile, from Magsaysay Boulevard can turn right to Valenzuela St., right to Cordillera, left to Lubiran to Boni Avenue to Maysilo roundabout and exit to FB Martinez St., then right to Shaw Boulevard going to destination.
Also, motorists from Magsaysay Boulevard can go to V. Mapa, right to Old Sta. Mesa, left to Reposo St., left to Valenzuela, right to V. Mapa, right to Bagumbayan St., left to Lubiran, left to Kalentong then right to Shaw Boulevard to destination.
From New Panaderos Extension turn right to Shaw Boulevard heading to their destination.
Garcia said the reconstruction of the bridge will be undertaken by a private contractor which will work 24/7 a day.
The reconstruction intends to strengthen its capacity and increase its water elevation to allow barges to pass underneath that will cater to equipment and remove debris during dredging periods.
MMDA said the truck ban along Shaw Boulevard will be adjusted from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. while the reconstruction takes place.
MMDA is asking the public for understanding, saying that the constructions will benefit commuters as soon as it’s done.
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