THE MARCOS Bridge in Marikina was fully reopened Thursday after five months of rehabilitation work, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced. “The rehabilitation was initially targeted to finish on April 2020 but considering the volume of motorists and commuters affected, the DPWH National Capital Region went 24/7 to finish the project as early as possible,” DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar said in a statement following yesterday’s reopening ceremony. “As an integral access to Quezon City from the east of Rizal province, rehabilitation works on the bridge after its 40 years of service are necessary to ensure the safety and convenience of the public,” Secretary Villar said. The P213.46 million project included the re-decking of the 315-linear meter slab, strengthening of girders, and replacement of expansion joints, concrete sidewalks, railing and drain pipes.

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