MOA on EDSA busway bridge signed

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has inked an agreement with property developers SM Prime Holdings, DM Wesceslao and Associates Inc. and Double Dragon Properties Corp. for the construction of EDSA busway bridges.

The bridges with concourse, which will be shouldered by the three companies, seek to provide safer, convenient and PWD (persons with disability)-friendly walkways for the riding public using the EDSA busway stations, and for pedestrians crossing EDSA.

The structures will be strategically located at the SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, Macapagal Boulevard in Aseana City and at the corner of EDSA and Macapagal Avenue.

The DOTr targets to start the project in the next two to three months once the detailed engineering design is finalized and necessary permits are secured.

Construction time is estimated to run up to eight months.

Busway advocate Eduardo Yap, who conceptualized the EDSA busway bridge with concourse, said the structures would feature a state-of-the-art architecture with concierge, ticketing booths and turnstiles for the automated fare collection system.

Yap said ramps and elevators would also be available to provide accessibility for PWDs, senior citizens and pregnant passengers.

“With the state-of-the art facility of the EDSA busway bridge, we will be catering world-class service to the riding public,” Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade said.