Bridges & Roads
Bridges, national roads, expressways, and transit infrastructure of the Philippines.
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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.
Recto Avenue: Route, History and Urban Role in Manila
Recto Avenue is a major commercial thoroughfare in north-central Manila, known for its history, landmarks and transport links.
Rizal Avenue: History, Infrastructure and Urban Evolution in Manila
Rizal Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Manila, part of Radial Road 9 and National Route 150, featuring the LRT Line 1 and historic landmark...
Mangubat Street: Historic Road and Colonial Heritage in Lapu-Lapu City
Mangubat Street is a historic road in Lapu-Lapu City, established in the 1600s by Gabriel Lazaro de Mangubat, grandson of Lapu-Lapu.
N70 highway: Route, History and Regional Connectivity in Leyte
Overview of National Route 70 in Leyte, Philippines. Covers the Palo to Mahaplag route, AH26 spur, and DPWH history.
Subic Freeport Expressway: Route, History and Infrastructure
Overview of the Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEX), its 1996 inauguration for APEC, expansion history, and toll operations in Central Luzon.
Gregorio Araneta Avenue: Route, Funeral District and Flood Management
Gregorio Araneta Avenue is a C-3 arterial road in Quezon City known for its concentration of funeral homes and flood management infrastructu...
10th Avenue (Caloocan): Route, History and Urban Role
Overview of 10th Avenue in Caloocan, a national tertiary road with historic ties to the Manila North Airfield and Grace Park district.
F. Llamas Street: Route, History and Landmarks in Cebu City
F. Llamas Street is a national tertiary road in Cebu City, named after revolutionary Francisco Llamas.