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DPWH awards 82 infrastructure projects in Oriental Mindoro before election ban

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro – Eighty-two out of 134 infrastructure projects in the second district of Oriental Mindoro were awarded to winning contractors before the ban on public works projects took effect on March 28, the start of the 45-day local campaign period in the May elections, the Department of Public Works and Highways said.

DPWH to undertake 24-hour road repairs across Metro Manila during Holy Week

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will implement 24-hour road repairs across at least 30 sections of Metro Manila from Apr. 16 to 21 to improve infrastructure and ease traffic flow during the Holy Week break.

35 motorist assistance stations set up in Ilocos region for Holy Week

Thirty-five motorist assistance stations will be set up on major, secondary, and tertiary roads in the Ilocos region starting Holy Wednesday to assist Holy Week travelers.

DPWH suspends civil works on EDSA during Holy Week break

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has temporarily suspended civil works along EDSA for the Holy Week break and will focus on preliminary preparations for the major rehabilitation of the thoroughfare.

DPWH: Bucana Bridge part of long-term solution to Davao congestion, economic growth

The nearly 80-percent completed Bucana Bridge in Davao is a long-term solution to traffic congestion and a key driver of economic growth in the region, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said.

DPWH speeds up construction of inter-island bridge in Davao region

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is accelerating the construction of the 4.76-kilometer Samal Island–Davao City Connector (SIDC) Bridge, which will link Davao City to the Island Garden City of Samal.

DPWH starts weekend repair works on Magallanes flyover

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started weekend repair works on the northbound lanes of the Magallanes Flyover along EDSA in Makati City to improve traffic flow and ensure road safety.

PRO-13 ramps up Holy Week security

CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The Police Regional Office-13 has ramped up security for the Holy Week in the Caraga region.

DPWH: Lagnas Bridge in Quezon opens April 11

SARIAYA, Quezon – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Region 4-A announced that the Lagnas Bridge, also known as Mahabang Tulay in Barangay Sampaloc 2, this town, will be open to all types of vehicles on Friday, April 11.

P550-M Butuan bridge rehabilitation project kicks off

BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is rehabilitating the decades-old Magsaysay Bridge here.

DPWH assesses over 21,000 public buildings for earthquake resilience; retrofitting underway

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed structural assessments of more than 21,000 public buildings nationwide to determine their capacity to withstand major earthquakes.

DPWH completes P12.8-M steel bridge in Northern Samar

TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed the construction of a new steel bridge  in Barangay Central Poblacion, Gamay, Northern Samar.

DPWH starts installation of concrete girders for Guicam Bridge project

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started installing pre-stressed concrete deck girders for the Guicam Bridge, a key inter-island infrastructure project linking Olutanga Island to the mainland in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Stronger riverbank protection enhances flood resilience in Baseco – DPWH

A newly completed 272.8-linear meter slope protection structure in Baseco, Port Area, Manila, is expected to reinforce flood defenses and safeguard residents from river overflow, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Friday, Mar. 28.

Sandiganbayan reverses RTC; acquits DPWH engineer, private contractor

The Sandiganbayan has acquitted an engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private contractor who were convicted of graft and falsification of public documents by the regional trial court (RTC).

DPWH panel to submit Isabela bridge collapse report by April 25

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formed a five-member probe panel to investigate the collapse of the newly constructed Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, with findings set for submission on or before Apr. 25.

Sandigan convicts ex-DPWH officials of graft, falsification for 'ghost' repairs of vehicles

Several former officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have been convicted by the Sandiganbayan of 41 counts of graft and 41 counts of falsification for "ghost" repairs of the department's vehicles in 2001.

Escudero calls for comprehensive review of anti-overloading policies

The Senate leader made the call for a review in light of the recent sudden collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela province that was reportedly triggered by overloading. 

 

DPWH bans heavy trucks on Cagayan's Buntun Bridge over structural concerns

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has restricted trucks exceeding 15 tons from crossing Buntun Bridge in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, after engineers detected cracks and openings on its deck slab.

District engineer blames Iloilo City officials for delayed infrastructure projects

ILOILO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Iloilo City said the delay in infrastructure projects here was caused by officials in the administration of Mayor Jerry Treñas. 

DPWH fast-tracks rehabilitation of Macapagal Boulevard

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the phased rehabilitation of Macapagal Boulevard in Pasay City to ease traffic congestion and improve road conditions.

DPWH completes P313-M Bangui bypass road in Ilocos Norte

LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – The Department of Public Works and Highways recently completed the 2.2-kilometer, P313.21-million Bangui Bypass Road Project in Bangui, Ilocos Norte.

Palace: Underdesign might have caused Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge collapse

Malacañang has revealed that a possible underdesign might have caused the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela to collapse. 
 

DPWH: Marcos administration oversees retrofitting of Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge

Retrofitting efforts to address structural concerns in the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge were undertaken under the Marcos administration, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Tuesday, Mar. 4.

DPWH to close EDSA Busway for rehabilitation; completion targeted by 2026

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will temporarily close the EDSA Busway this month to start long-awaited rehabilitation work, an official said on Monday, March 3.