The P3.39- billion Binondo-Intramuros bridge project is set to inaugurate today April 5, signaling the start of operations of the iconic bridge in Manila, according to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
The DPWH said the bridge is anticipated to cater to over 30,000 motorists daily and will improve traffic condition in Metro Manila.
The bridge is one of two bridges funded by grants from China under the “Build, Build, Build” program.
The bridge has a total length of 680 lineal meters and is composed of four lanes, 70 meters long and 21.65 meters wide. The basket-handle tied steel arch bridge connects Intramuros at Solana street and Riverside drive and Binondo at Rentas street and Muelle dela Industria and has a viaduct structure over Estero de Binondo.
The DPWH said another exit ramp in Binondo at Plaza del Conde street will be opened by middle of April 2022.
The Binondo-Intramuros bridge has bike lane on both sides located directly adjacent to vehicle travel lanes and follows the same direction as motor vehicle traffic.
The fabricated access staircases for the built-in protected pedestrian walkways in the extended off side of the bridge is expected to arrive from Shanghai, by May and will be completely installed within one month period or by June 2022.
