Just in time for the holiday traffic surge, the Lagusnilad underpass in the City of Manila reopened to the public on November 28, 2023.
The newly renovated underpass, which was closed to the public in May and originally set to reopen after four months, now features better lighting, including concrete studs on its surface. The flood-prone structure has also undergone improvements to its drainage system and overall road structure.
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“When it’s raining, it will no longer be flooded and there will be no potholes,” said Mayor Honey Lacuna of Manila City. “We also increased the cement and it’s not just asphalt.”
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According to Lacuna, the local government put in P50 million for the Lagusnilad repair. The office of Representative Irwin Tieng of the Manila 5th district contributed P20 million, with another P100 million commitment for the pumping system upgrade.
The Lagusnilad underpass was built in the 1960s and leads out to Taft Avenue. In August 2020, the renovated Lagusnilad pedestrian underpass was opened to the public.
