Motorists who frequently travel from Katipunan to Batasan Hills in Quezon City and San Mateo, Rizal can soon expect faster trips as the Department of Public Works and Highways aims to complete the 3.38-kilometer Katipunan Avenue Extension project this year.
In a statement on Tuesday, Public Works and Highways Sec. Mark Villar expressed optimism that the project will soon be able to cater to the increasing demand for alternate route from Katipunan to Barangay Batasan Hills and towards the Province of Rizal. It is expected to ease the traffic situation along Katipunan and Commonwealth Avenues in Quezon City.
“We are fast-tracking the construction of Phases 1 and 2 from Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Property and Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Properties to Vista Real Subdivision which are now 60% and 90% complete,” said Secretary Villar.
According to DPWH Quezon City First District Engineer Loida S. Busa, they have already delivered the 800-meter road extension under Phase 3 and the 22.50-meter permanent bridge along Vista Real Classica Subdivision in Barangay Batasan Hills, Quezon City.
“DPWH, through the administration’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ program, is targeting the completion of this project this 2021 to enable more convenient travels and stimulate the economy,” Villar said.
