Part of Santo Niño Bridge in Parañaque closed for repairs starting Aug. 27

Parañaque City officials inspect part of the Santo Niño Bridge that will be closed for repairs starting on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Parañaque Mayor Eric Olivarez)

MANILA, Philippines — The southbound lane of the Santo Niño Bridge in Parañaque City will be closed for rehabilitation starting Thursday, Aug. 27,  the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said in a statement on Wednesday.

A two-way zipper lane will be placed at the northbound lane of the bridge to curb possible heavy traffic in the area.

Repairs aim to strengthen the old bridge, which lies on Ninoy Aquino Avenue.  The road is often used by motorists going to and from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and those moving from Manila to Sucat in Parañaque.

The bridge section is expected to be reopened by April 2021.

The DPWH urged southbound motorists to take alternate routes, like using the Coastal Road, Quirino Avenue, and MIA Road . Northbound motorists are advised to take Multinational Avenue.

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