Santa Monica–Lawton Bridge
The Santa Monica–Lawton Bridge, also known as the Bonifacio Global City–Ortigas Link Bridge, is four-lane, two-way bridge currently under construction across the Pasig River in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. It will connect Lawton Avenue in Makati to Sta. Monica Street in Kapitolyo, Pasig.[1] With a length of 613.77 meters[1] and a budgeted cost of ₱1,857.3 Million as of 2017,[1] it was conceived during the administration of President Benigno Aquino III as Phase I of the Bonifacio Global City–Ortigas Link Road project[1] which will connect the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig to the Ortigas Center in Pasig.[1]
Santa Monica–Lawton Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Crosses | Pasig River |
| Locale | Makati, Pasig, and Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Other name(s) | Bonifacio Global City–Ortigas Link Bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 613.77 m (2,013.7 ft) |
| No. of lanes | 4 |
| History | |
| Construction cost | ₱1.857 billion |
The groundbreaking ceremony on the project took place on July 19, 2017, marking the official start of construction.[2]
See also
References
- "NEDA Board Approved Projects (Aquino Administration) From June 2010 to June 2017" (PDF). National Economic and Development Authority Official Website. 2017-02-28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-07-23. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- "DPWH unveils the construction of BGC-Ortigas link road and bridge project". Manila Livewire. 2017-07-20. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
