The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has unveiled the 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge’s new aesthetic lighting system which featuring energy-efficient LED lights enhancing the architectural beauty of Mindanao’s longest sea-crossing bridge while symbolizing progress and connectivity. The lighting system is set to elevate the bridge’s status as both a functional infrastructure and a cultural landmark, inspiring regional pride and attracting more visitors to the area.
Meanwhile, DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain has confirmed that the contractor, Namkwang-Kukdong-Gumgwang Joint Venture (NKG JV), has completed the emergency replacement of damaged asphalt pavement at no additional cost to the government.
Portable weighing stations, now operating 24/7 at both ends of the bridge in Tangub City and Tubod, are managed by the Misamis Occidental 2nd and Lanao del Norte 1st District Engineering Offices. These efforts aim to protect the longevity of the bridge and ensure its structural integrity.
The DPWH has also required the contractor to submit comprehensive asphalt pavement upgrading plan including a revised asphalt mix design and waterproofing measures for the full replacement and upgrading of the asphalt layer scheduled for early 2025.
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