Heads Up, Motorists: The Lagusnilad Underpass Has Reopened

(SPOT.ph) Expect a better flow of traffic in Manila as the Lagusnilad vehicular underpass finally reopens today, November 28, following a six-month closure for extensive renovations for potholes and water leaks.

Local authorities held a small ceremony in front of the Manila City Hall to mark the reopening of the underpass at 8:30 a.m. The underpass is a one-way road that links Quiapo and Binondo to Taft Avenue.

The Lagusnilad underpass renovation is part of a broader city-wide initiative to improve infrastructure and promote sustainable urban development. The full closure resulted in heavy traffic every day in the area, especially in alternate routes like Padre Burgos, Roxas Boulevard, Kalaw Avenue, and United Nations Avenue.

Also read: What It's Like to Run a Secondhand Bookstore in Manila's Lagusnilad Underpass

Lagusnilad Underpass reopens to the public

The renovation project was undertaken to improve the infrastructure and safety features of the underpass. It cost a total of P75 million to complete, which included the upgrading, concreting, and drainage improvement.

The rehabilitation of the underpass started on May 2 and was initially expected to be completed in September. However, the project took a little longer than expected, with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) requesting a two-month extension for technical repair works, including flood control.

Here’s an aerial shot of the newly repaired Lagusnilad Underpass:

Also read: Manila City's Lagusnilad Underpass Gets a Fresh, Colorful Makeover