Bridges & Roads
Bridges, national roads, expressways, and transit infrastructure of the Philippines.
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Ayala Center: Urban Development and Infrastructure in Makati
Overview of Ayala Center, a 50-hectare mixed-use development in Makati, Philippines, detailing its history, facilities, and urban significan...
Calle Real, Iloilo: Heritage Street and Urban Revitalization
Calle Real in Iloilo City is a historic street and heritage zone featuring American-era architecture and ongoing urban restoration efforts.
Malinta Tunnel: Military History and Engineering on Corregidor
The Malinta Tunnel is a historic military complex on Corregidor Island, serving as a key WWII headquarters and hospital for US and Filipino...
Quezon Bridge: History, Engineering and Urban Role in Manila
Overview of the Quezon Bridge in Manila, its Art Deco design, construction history and role in crossing the Pasig River.
Kalayaan Avenue: Route, History and Urban Infrastructure in Metro Manila
Major east-west route in Makati and Taguig, formerly Pasig Line Street and Imelda Avenue, connecting Manila to Pasig.
Carpenter Bridge (Iloilo): History, Structure and Urban Role
The Carpenter Bridge in Iloilo City spans the Iloilo River, featuring a historic 1911 pedestrian walkway and a 2008 vehicle bridge.
Forbes Bridge: History and Engineering in Iloilo City
The Forbes Bridge in Iloilo City is a historic arched girder bridge built in 1909, named after Governor General William Cameron Forbes.
N129 highway: Route and Infrastructure in Quezon City
Overview of National Route 129 in Quezon City, covering its segments on Congressional, Luzon, Tandang Sora, and Katipunan Avenues.
C. Padilla Street: Route, Landmarks and Urban Evolution in Cebu City
C. Padilla Street is a national tertiary road in Cebu City, named after revolutionary Candido Padilla, connecting Colon Street to Mambaling.
Southern Tagalog Arterial Road: Route, History and Infrastructure in Batangas
The Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR Tollway) is a 41.9-km controlled-access highway in Batangas, connecting SLEX to Batangas City.
Meralco Avenue: Route, Infrastructure and Urban Role in Pasig
Overview of Meralco Avenue in Pasig, its route through Ortigas Center, landmarks, and the Metro Manila Subway construction impact.
N64 highway: Route, Infrastructure and Regional Connectivity in Cavite
Overview of National Route 64 in Cavite, connecting Metro Manila to Tanza and Trece Martires via Centennial Road.
Batasan Road: Route, Government Complexes and Urban Infrastructure in Quezon City
Overview of Batasan Road in Quezon City, its route to the Batasang Pambansa, government buildings, and traffic infrastructure.
Macapagal Boulevard: Route, Infrastructure and Urban Role in Metro Manila
Overview of Macapagal Boulevard, an eight-lane road in Metro Manila connecting Pasay to Parañaque, featuring major bridges and reclamation a...
United Nations Avenue: Route, Landmarks and Urban History in Manila
United Nations Avenue is a major east-west thoroughfare in Manila, linking Ermita to Paco. Home to the WHO headquarters and historic hotels.
Bridge of Isabel II: Historic Stone Arch and Site of the Battle of Imus
The Bridge of Isabel II in Imus, Cavite, is a historic stone arch bridge built in 1857 and site of the 1896 Battle of Imus.
Samson Road: Route, History and Urban Role in Caloocan
Samson Road is a major east-west arterial in Caloocan, part of C-4 and Asian Highway 26, named after Katipunero Apolonio Samson.
N676 highway: Route, History and Infrastructure in Eastern Samar
Overview of National Route 676 in Eastern Visayas, connecting Quinapondan to Sulangan via key bridges and rehabilitation projects.
Abad Santos Avenue: Route, History and Urban Role in Tondo
Abad Santos Avenue is a major north-south arterial road in Tondo, Manila, renamed in 1955 to honor Chief Justice José Abad Santos.
Iloilo Sunset Boulevard: Route, Design and Urban Impact
The 4.99-kilometre Iloilo Sunset Boulevard opened in January 2025, connecting Mandurriao to Oton along the Iloilo River.