MRT-7 to start partial operations in Q4 2025
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) of the Philippines has announced that the Quezon City section of the Manila Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line-7, which includes 12 stations, is set to be operational by Q4 2025.
The Tala Station in Caloocan City is expected to be completed by 2026, while the San Jose del Monte Station in Bulacan is anticipated to be finished by 2027. The 22-km rail system, stretching from North Avenue in Quezon City to San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, was 70% complete as of May 2024. Upon completion, it is projected to reduce travel time between Quezon City and San Jose del Monte from approximately three hours to 35 minutes.
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June 07, 2024
Philippines DoTr sought new operator for Manila MRT-3
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has planned to bid out the concession for the operations and maintenance of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) by Q1 of 2025 in Manila, Philippines. The DOT...
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June 07, 2024
Contract Awarded for 59.4 km Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) Extension Project
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has given its Notice of Award for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the Tarlac - Pangasinan - La Union Expresswa...
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May 30, 2024
Cebu City Sought Partner for Creative District Development Project
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May 27, 2024
US$1.14 billion financing approved for Interlink Bridge Project in Philippines
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved financing of up to USD 1.14 billion for the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge (BCIB) project in the Philippines.
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May 24, 2024
DOTr to begin bid process for multi-river ferry system in 2025
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) in the Philippines has announced to begin the bidding process to develop a multi-river ferry system in 2025. This project aims to create a high-capacity, high-...
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