Ortigas mall goers, here’s a quick PSA: You can now access Robinsons Galleria directly from Ortigas Avenue via a newly opened connecting bridge.
The new pedestrian accessway is linked to the footbridge situated in front of Eton Cyberpod Corinthian on the San Juan-bound side of Ortigas Avenue, and leads right to the second level of Robinsons Galleria. Previously, pedestrians using the old footbridge had to descend to street level to enter the mall. Check out the before and after images below:
“The newly opened Robinsons Galleria bridge interconnection aims to provide mall customers with better and safer access from the existing Ortigas Avenue footbridge to the Veranda area of Robinsons Galleria,” according to the official release. “This 13.8-meter-long bridge features slanting shroud-like column supports designed to provide a directional pull for people leading towards the mall.
“The ceiling of the interconnection is highlighted with linear patterned, powder-coated tubular trellises with the same design intent. The bridge is illuminated with LED linear lights, providing more safety for customers at night. Accent planters are also introduced to lend a vibrant appeal to the industrial design of the steel bridge structure and elevate the overall pedestrian experience along Ortigas Avenue.”
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Public transport users coming from Ortigas Avenue can also enter the mall via the connecting bridge en route to the EDSA Terminal and the Carpark Annex Terminal. In case you need a refresher, here are the transport terminals at Robinsons Galleria, as well as the buses and shuttles stationed at each one:
Robinsons Galleria transport terminals
Veranda Terminal
- UV Express: Pasig Palengke/Kapasigan, Marikina Bayan/Concepcion, Masinag, Antipolo/St. Joseph, Binangonan
- Klavir Transport: Cybergate Plaza/Cybergate Towers 1, 2, 3; Imus, Starmills
Orgtigas Terminal
- Point-to-point bus (P2P): ALPS Galleria to Lipa City, ALPS Galleria to Batangas City
EDSA Terminal
- Point-to-point bus (P2P): RRCG Makati to Galleria (drop-off only), RRCG Galleria to Alabang
- Airport bus: UBE Express NAIA–Robinsons Galleria
Carpark Annex Terminal
- UV Express: San Joaquin, Pasig; Cainta; Angono/Cardona
The new connecting bridge should make moving around the area a bit more convenient for pedestrians and those traveling by public transport. Next on their wishlist, based on the comments on the mall’s Facebook post: a bridge linking Robinsons Galleria and the MRT-3, like the One Ayala–SM Link that now gives direct access between the Ayala Station and SM Makati.
More photos of the Robinsons Galleria–Ortigas Avenue pedestrian bridge:
