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2 lanes of R10 in Manila now open to motorists

MANILA, Jan. 12 (PNA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has opened the additional two lanes of the Radial Road 10 or R-10 Road in Manila, that can be used as an alternate route by motorists traveling from north to south and vice versa.

"The opening of the additional two (2) lanes along Radial Road 10 or R-10 Road on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 between Pacheco Street to Zaragoza Street in Tondo, Manila will further improve vehicular traffic,” said DPWH Mark Villar.

The DPWH Chief led the opening of the newly improved and widened national road which traverses the cities of Manila and Navotas.

The R10 is also an alternate route for motorists from Monumento in Caloocan City going to the airport and South Luzon Expressway.

"The 24/7 operations will be maintained until the full six (6) concrete paved lanes along R-10 Road northbound is fully completed. We hope that by April 2017, the public could access all phases of the project,” Villar said.

"The concrete paving of 360 lineal meters 3rd innermost lane is also already completed to include 72 lineal meters 4th, 5th and 6th lanes while others are undergoing excavation and base and sub-base course preparation," he added.

The newly-opened portion of the highways was formerly occupied by some 4,000 informal settlers which were relocated, thus, paving the way to the realization of the project worth PHP411.5 million.

“The project has been conceptualized in the 1980s. For the past three decades, the government has been hounded by right of way issues. Proud to report that within six months of the Duterte Administration, in coordination with the local governments of Manila and Navotas, we have peacefully resolved all right of way issues,” Villar said.

The 9.7 kilometers R-10 stretching from Delpan Bridge, Tondo, Manila to the mouth of the Malabon River at Bangkulasi Bridge, C-4 Road in Navotas City is a major cargo trucks and trailers route bound to both north and south ports of Manila. (PNA)

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