MMDA proposes modular bridges to ease traffic flow

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MMDA proposes modular bridges to ease traffic flow
In another bid to speed up traffic flow, the MMDA proposes the construction of 5 modular bridges, which can be built within 4 to 6 weeks in strategic choke points

MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has proposed the construction of modular bridges in strategic traffic choke points as another quick fix solution to ease congestion in the Philippine capital region.

Speaking to reporters after a 3-hour meeting with city mayors and highway police on Thursday night, September 17, MMDA chairman Francis Tolentino said he has asked Malacañang and the public works department to consider the proposal to build 5 bridges in the following areas:

  1. Santolan
  2. P. Tuazon
  3. C.P. Garcia Avenue – Katipunan Avenue
  4. Dela Rosa St – Katipunan Avenue
  5. Vito Cruz

The 400-meter all-metal bridges can be built quickly within 4 to 6 weeks, and can be used by light vehicles and even buses, Tolentino said. 

The MMDA chairman said that the bridges, which will function as “instant flyovers,” can help alleviate traffic flow pending the completion of other big-ticket infrastructure projects, such as the Skyway Stage 3.

Extension of services

Meanwhile, the Metro Manila council will be drafting a resolution asking President Benigno Aquino III to extend the services of highway police personnel currently deployed along EDSA.

Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) director Chief Superintendent Arnold Gunnacao said the local government units of Metro Manila will also be extending help by deploying their local traffic units to augment HPG forces.

Gunnacao said Metro Manila mayors are hoping to extend the HPG’s services until Christmas, to aid in the expected heavier traffic flow during the holiday rush.

The HPG chief also said city mayors have agreed to take charge in clearing obstructions and illegally parked vehicles from the 17 “Mabuhay lanes,” or express routes that motorists can take to avoid passing through the major thoroughfare EDSA.

Traffic officials and city mayors met on Thursday to consolidate various ideas and proposals to solve the worsening traffic problem, which, experts say, is costing the Philippines P2.4 billion a day in productivity losses. – Rappler.com

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