Portion of Imelda Bridge in Parañaque closed until Nov. 10

MANILA: A portion of the Imelda Bridge along the Ninoy Aquino Avenue in Parañaque City is temporarily closed until November 10 for the construction of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project.

The outer lane of the northbound side of the Imelda Bridge that connects Barangay La Huerta and Barangay Santo Niño was closed as of Monday.

According to the Department of Transportation (DOTr), only one lane is still open to traffic.

The agency stated that the road closure will allow for the casting of concrete plinths and pedestals for the placement of tracks and overhead catenary system of the Ninoy Aquino Station of the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project.

Due to potential traffic congestion, DOTr advised motorists to use alternative routes.

“We apologize for the temporary inconvenience, and we hope for everyone’s cooperation and understanding,” the agency said in an advisory released on Tuesday.

The LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project will extend the rail line 11.7 kilometers southward from the existing Baclaran Station to Bacoor, Cavite.

As part of the project, seven more stations will be constructed. These include Redemptorist Station, MIA Station, Asiaworld Station, Ninoy Aquino Station, Las Piñas Station, Zapote Station, and Niog Station.

Photo from Philippine News Agency

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