The Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 Project of Citra Central Expressway Corp. (CCEC) may begin their initial construction work within the week and advised the public to expect heavy traffic in various roads in Manila.
If you're a regular motorist in Metro Manila, you can start planning your routes to avoid getting stuck in traffic once the P26.5-billion Skyway Stage 3 project starts.
CCEC said they will start erecting columns along Osmeña Highway to kick-start work on the connector road as soon as the Toll Regulatory Board gives the notice to proceed.
It will also start cutting and balling of trees and seedlings planted along the planned road alignment that will run from Buendia to the corner of Quirino Avenue.
“After this activity, the Skyway Stage 3 team will enclose or board-up the project’s work site which will occupy the center island and two of the five southbound travel lanes along Osmeña Highway from F. Torres Street towards Quirino Avenue in Manila and begin its excavation, foundation and column works,” the firm said in the statement.
Construction of the thoroughfare is scheduled to start by April and is targeted to be completed within three years.
CCEC is a joint venture between San Miguel Corp.-backed Citra Lamtoro Gung Persada and state-run Philippine National Construction Corp.
The project will consist of a 14.8-kilometer, six-lane elevated expressway that will connect South Luzon Expressway with North Luzon Expressway from the Buendia-end of the Skyway in Makati City to Balintawak, Quezon City. It aims to decongest the major roads of Metro Manila, particularly EDSA and Circumferential Road 5 and reduce travel time from Buendia to Balintawak area from two hours currently to 20 minutes at most.--Excerpt from Business World Online