Three major bridges replacing those that were damaged by typhoon Frank way back in 2008 are up for completion this year.
The projects include the completion of Baltazar Aquino Bridge in Brgy. Iraya, Leon; replacement of the E. Marcos Bridge in Brgy. Amerang, Cabatuan and construction of the Camangahan Bridge in Brgy. Camangahan, Guimbal.
The construction of the Baltazar Aquino Bridge worth P110 million comes in two phases. The Phase 1 worth P38.3 million was already completed in 2010, while the Phase 2 is already 75.5 percent completed as of May this year.
The Phase 2, which covers the construction of five spans pre-stressed concrete girder bridge (PSCG) including approaches and other river protection works, is expected to be finished by June 24 this year.
The project connects 40 barangays of Leon to the town proper and serves as links between the southern part of Iloilo and the municipality of San Remegio, Antique.
On the other hand, the replacement of the E. Marcos Bridge worth P180 million is already 79.1 percent completed as of May this year. It includes the construction of six spans of the PSCG Bridge including approaches and river protection works.
The project directly links central parts of Panay to this city and consequently makes it easier for products of Maasin town and other neighboring barangays to be brought to city.
Meanwhile, the P90-million Camangahan Bridge is 77.57 percent completed as of April, a report from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) here showed.
The project comes in two phases; the first one was already completed last year. The Phase 2, meanwhile, covers the construction of the PSCG Bridge with approaches and river protection works.
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