Spanish conglomerate ACCIONA said it has begun construction on a 300-meter extradosed cable-stayed bridge in San Fernando, Pampanga to serve as a vital link for the Malolos-Clark railway line.
The bridge is part of the second section of the line, which the global company is building with its Korean partner DL E&C. Construction is expected to be finished by August 2027.
Once completed, the new bridge is intended to relieve existing traffic congestion and improve travel efficiency, reducing carbon emissions and supporting the country’s sustainability goals.
The entire Malolos-Clark rail line is a priority project for the Department of Transportation (DOTr), as it will cut travel time between Manila and Clark International Airport to one hour, preventing the emission of 6,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Department of Transportation (DOTr) assistant secretary for railways Eduardo Macabulos said the start of the construction of the bridge, which will be a vital link in the rail system, “is another step towards our goal of providing millions of Filipinos with a safe, modern, efficient and sustainable rail system.”
ACCIONA director of Infrastructure in Southeast Asia Rubén Camba also attended the ceremony.
ACCIONA is a global company that provides regenerative solutions for a decarbonized economy, focusing on renewable energy, water treatment, eco-efficient transportation and resilient infrastructure.
The company has been carbon neutral since 2016.
