A bridge that leads to tourism spots in Tagaytay City, Cavite was recently completed and was opened to the public Thursday, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced.
The new bridge, which is called Kaykulot Bridge, connects the Tagaytay-Calamba Road and Sta. Rosa-Ulat-Tagaytay Road in Cavite.
It is a 90-lineal meter bridge built under a P65.7-million budget.
According to Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar, the bridge is a key component of the Kaykulot Road that will provide an alternate route and easy access to tourism designated areas such as the Tagaytay Picnic Grove and Peoples Park in the Sky (formerly Palace in the Sky).
The bridge will benefit some 2,000 daily motorists, Villar added.
The entire Kaykulot Road Project has a total length of 2.367 kilometers.
It covers a 1.863-kilometer concrete pavement road with 13.40 meters width, curb and sidewalk on both sides; the completed 90 lineal meter Kaykulot concrete bridge; and 504 lineal meter underpass including bridge proposed for funding in the CY2021 program.
“With better accessibility, Tagaytay City is gearing up for more visitors with this new route,” Villar said.
“Other than contributing to a rise in tourism, the road is also expected to bring product market opportunities for communities that will boost the local economy,” Villar added.
Tagaytay is one of the main producers of pineapple in Luzon.
The opening of the bridge was spearheaded by Villar and attended by Tagaytay City Administrator Gregorio Monreal, DPWH Region 4A OIC Director Jovel Mendoza and Cavite Second District Engineer Adilbert Rosete.