Malacañang has stepped into the controversial bidding for the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax) under the public-private partnership (PPP) framework. The executive branch issued an order suspending the implementation of a resolution by the Department of Public Works and…
The North Luzon Expressway Harbor Link, a project of the Manila North Tollways Corp. (MNTC) is nearly complete. The project’s last component is Section 10, a 5.65-kilometer four-lane elevated road. The road is designed to link MacArthur…
MANILA, Philippines—The launch of the first of two private sector-led elevated expressways linking northern and southern Metro Manila was held on Wednesday, marking the formal start of a major infrastructure project aimed at easing traffic jams in…
A company led by conglomerate San Miguel Corp. and Indonesia’s Citra Group have set for Wednesday the groundbreaking for its northern and southern connector road expressway, dubbed Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3. The project, to be undertaken…
BAGUIO CITY—In the name of tourism, the government will improve the roads leading to the Mt. Pulag reservation this year amid concerns that the projects will further endanger the mountain’s rare plant and animal species. Edilberto Carabbacan,…
After a long wait for the approval of its project, Citra Central Expressway Corp. (CCEC) will finally break ground for the 14.8-km Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 Project (MMSS3P) and start preliminary work on Osmeña Highway from…
Foreign business groups in the country are urging President Aquino to boost infrastructure spending and implement critical measures on the final stretch of his term to ensure inclusive growth. In achieving this inclusive growth, John D. Forbes,…
WITH 2013 practically over, we always look forward, to the future, with hope, new goals, dreams and aspirations for a better life. Here are some motoring-related wishes for the New Year. 1.) More roads, more bridges,…
MANILA, Philippines—As people continue their holiday exodus for the New Year, the Department of Public Works and Highways warned motorists of heavy traffic going to northern Luzon, according to the Official Gazette. Effective December 27, 2013 until…
MEXICO CITY—Mexico says a 300-yard (meter) section of a highway near the U.S. border has collapsed, sinking about 100 feet (30 meters) after a series of small earthquakes. Mexico’s federal highway authority says the collapse occurred about…
