CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The construction of an extradosed bridge project of the North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project (NSCR-Ex) here has started with the Department of Transportation with Greater Capital Railway Consortium (GCR) and Acciona-DL E&C JV breaking ground on Oct. 2.
An extradosed bridge is a hybrid bridge type combining features of cable-stayed and prestressed girder bridges.
DOTr said that after four years of delay, the construction finally started with the resolution of key right-of-way and civil works issues by the agency’s right-of-way and site acquisition team led by DOTr assistant secretary Irish Cunanan Calaguas, under the leadership of acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez and former DOTr Secretary Vince Dizon, with the support from the Pampanga Provincial Government led by Gov. Lilia “Nanay” Pineda and Vice Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pampanga and the City of San Fernando local government unit.
Rising as a new landmark in Pampanga, the modern 300-meter cable-stayed bridge will not only connect towns but also ease traffic congestion in the area, bridging the gap for a more sustainable and convenient travel for everyone. DOTr said.
“This bridge is not just another infrastructure. It is a symbol of progress, resilience, and collaboration. It’s tagged as a vital link of the railway alignment bringing us one step closer to our shared vision of a safe, reliable, and modern commuter rail for millions of Filipinos,” enthused DOTr assistant secretary for railways Eduardo Macabulos during the groundbreaking ceremonies.
The extradosed bridge under Malolos-Clark Railway Project (CP N-02) is targeted to be completed by August 2027.
The 52.65-kilometer (km) MCRP is one segment of the bigger 147.26-km North–South Commuter Railway System Project, which will span 35 stations and two train service types, connecting the National Capital Region, Central Luzon, and Calabarzon which is expected to serve up to 800,000 passengers daily once completed.
Punto News Team/DOTr-PR
