Bridges & Roads
Bridges, national roads, expressways, and transit infrastructure of the Philippines.
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National Highway 678: Route, History and Infrastructure Development
Overview of National Highway 678 (Guiuan-Sulangan Peninsula Road), its route across Calicoan Island, and recent DPWH rehabilitation projects...
Nagtahan Link Bridge: Infrastructure and Connectivity in Manila
Overview of the Nagtahan Link Bridge system in Manila, connecting Paco and Santa Mesa over the Pasig River.
R-7 Expressway: Proposed Route and Development
Proposed expressway in Quezon City and Manila, Philippines. Covers JICA studies from 1993 to 2019, route alignments, and project status.
North Luzon East Expressway: Proposed Route and Development
Overview of the proposed North Luzon East Expressway (NLEE) in Central Luzon, Philippines, covering its route, phases, and project history.
Lapu-Lapu Expressway: Proposed Route and Development
Proposed 12-km elevated expressway in Lapu-Lapu City connecting Mactan Airport to CCLEX.
Central Luzon Link Expressway: Route, Construction and Regional Connectivity
The Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) connects SCTEX and TPLEX to Cabanatuan, spanning Tarlac and Nueva Ecija.
Divisoria: Commercial History and Urban Dynamics
Overview of Divisoria, Manila's major commercial district, covering its history, shopping culture, and urban challenges.
Laguna Lakeshore Expressway Dike: Proposed Infrastructure and Flood Control
Proposed 47-km expressway dike around Laguna de Bay for flood control and traffic relief.
Lawton Avenue: Route, History and Infrastructure Development
Lawton Avenue is a major road in Taguig, Metro Manila, named after General Henry Ware Lawton. It connects Pasay to Bonifacio Global City and...
Iloilo Bridge: Infrastructure and Development
The Iloilo Bridge connects Mandurriao and City Proper in Iloilo City. Completed in 1982, it was expanded to eight lanes in 2014.
Bucana Bridge: Engineering, Construction and Regional Connectivity
Overview of the Bucana Bridge in Davao City, a four-lane extradosed bridge funded by China and opened in December 2025.
EDSA Revolution: Overview and Historical Context
The 1986 EDSA Revolution was a series of nonviolent demonstrations in the Philippines that overthrew Ferdinand Marcos.
San Juanico Bridge: Engineering, History and Regional Connectivity
San Juanico Bridge connects Leyte and Samar. Built in 1973 with Japanese aid, it is the third longest bridge in the Philippines.
Cansaga Bay Bridge: Engineering and Regional Connectivity
The Cansaga Bay Bridge links Mandaue and Consolacion in Cebu, featuring a 1,250.65 m span and four lanes.
Philippine expressway network: structure, regulations and master plan
Overview of the Philippine expressway network, including DPWH management, JICA master plans, toll systems, and traffic regulations.
Buntun Bridge: Engineering, History and Regional Connectivity
Buntun Bridge spans the Cagayan River, linking Tuguegarao and Solana. Built 1960-1969, it is a key infrastructure landmark in Northern Luzon...
Guicam Bridge: Connecting Olutanga Island to Mainland Mindanao
The Guicam Bridge is a 1.2 km concrete girder bridge under construction in Zamboanga Sibugay, connecting Olutanga Island to the mainland.
Dalton Pass East Alignment Road: Engineering and Development
The Dalton Pass East Alignment Road is a 23-kilometer bypass project in the Philippines featuring the country's longest road tunnel.
Candaba Viaduct: Engineering, History and Expansion
The Candaba Viaduct is a 5-km bridge on the NLEX crossing the Candaba Swamp, connecting Bulacan and Pampanga.
Davao City Bypass Road: Infrastructure, Tunnel Engineering and Development
The Davao City Bypass Road is a 45.5-km highway project in Mindanao featuring the country's first long-distance mountain tunnel.