Bridges & Roads
Bridges, national roads, expressways, and transit infrastructure of the Philippines.
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Quezon Boulevard: Route, History and Urban Role in Manila
Quezon Boulevard is a 1.1-kilometer arterial road in Manila connecting Quezon Bridge to the University Belt, named after President Manuel L....
Remedios Circle: History, Nightlife and Urban Role in Malate
Remedios Circle in Malate, Manila: history from cemetery to nightlife hub, LGBTQ+ cruising spot, and cultural significance.
Tandang Sora Avenue: Route, History and Infrastructure in Quezon City
Major east-west thoroughfare in Quezon City, formerly Banlat Road, featuring MRT-7 integration and C-5 connectivity.
Pedro Gil Street: Route, History and Landmarks in Manila
Pedro Gil Street is a 3.65 km tertiary national road in Manila, connecting Santa Ana to Roxas Boulevard and serving as a corridor for herita...
Loakan Road: Route, Infrastructure and Cultural Significance in Baguio
Loakan Road is a 6.2-kilometer major road in Baguio, Philippines, part of National Route 231, providing access to Loakan Airport and known f...
Marcos Bridge: Infrastructure and Rehabilitation in Marikina
Road bridge in Marikina connecting Calumpang and Barangka, part of Marcos Highway, rehabilitated in 2019.
Katipunan Avenue: History, Infrastructure and Urban Development
Major avenue in Quezon City, Philippines, connecting UP Diliman to White Plains. Part of N11, N129 and C-5.
Welcome Rotonda: History, Protests and Urban Role in Quezon City
Welcome Rotonda is a historic roundabout in Quezon City, site of the 1984 Marcos-era protest dispersal and a key transportation hub.
Estrella Flyover: Infrastructure and Traffic Management in Makati
Overview of the Estrella Flyover in Makati, connecting EDSA to Rockwell Center, its construction history and traffic flow changes.
General Luna Street: History, Institutions and Urban Role in Iloilo City
General Luna Street is a historic thoroughfare in Iloilo City connecting Molo and City Proper, hosting major universities and government off...
Bacolod North Road: Route, History and Infrastructure
Overview of Bacolod North Road, a 163.52-km highway in Negros Occidental connecting Bacolod to San Carlos as part of National Route 7.
Taft Avenue: History, Route and Infrastructure in Metro Manila
Overview of Taft Avenue, a major road in Metro Manila passing through Manila, Pasay, and Parañaque, including its history and landmarks.
Magallanes Interchange: Infrastructure, History and Traffic Management
Overview of the Magallanes Interchange in Makati, its four-level design, history since 1975, and structural rehabilitation efforts.
Boni Avenue: Route, Landmarks and History in Mandaluyong
Boni Avenue is a major east-west road in Mandaluyong, named after WWII guerrilla leader Bonifacio Javier.
Tutuban Center: Heritage, Transit and Commercial Development
Tutuban Center is a shopping complex and transit hub in Manila, featuring the historic 1887 PNR station and planned railway interchange.
Otis Bridge: Infrastructure, Closure and Reconstruction in Manila
History and engineering of the Otis Bridge in Manila, including its 2018 closure due to structural cracks and subsequent reconstruction.
Granada Street: History, Culinary Scene and Parol Row
Granada Street in Quezon City: history, parol vendors, dining and bike lanes.
San Juan River Bridge: Historical Significance and Reconstruction
The San Juan River Bridge connects San Juan and Manila. It is a historic site of the 1899 Battle of Manila and was rebuilt in 2020.
Gilmore Avenue: Road History, IT Hub Development and Infrastructure
Gilmore Avenue in Quezon City is a major one-way road known for its computer retail hub and connection to Greenhills.
Cebu Trans-Axial Expressway: Proposed Route and Development
Proposed 300-km toll expressway in Cebu, Philippines. Planned to decongest coastal roads with government financing and private concession.