Phase 1 of access road connecting New Clark City to Clark Airport completed —BCDA

The first phase of the 19.83-kilometer, six-lane road project connecting New Clark City (NCC) to the Clark International Airport has been completed, the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said Wednesday.

In a statement, the BCDA said the P3.70-billion first phase of the Clark International Airport to NCC Access Road project spans 5.33 kilometers and is seen to provide faster and easier access to the gateway’s new passenger terminal.

Part of the access road project’s first phase 900-meter bridge crossing the Sacobia River in Bamban, Tarlac.

The BCDA said the entire access road project will reduce travel time from NCC to other districts of Clark from 45 minutes to about 15 minutes.

“The pandemic should be fought across all fronts. Advancing infrastructure projects is one way to bounce back. We are fulfilling our commitment to deliver key infrastructure projects as these will help the Philippine economy get back on its feet and propel growth,” said Atty. Aristotle Batuhan, BCDA officer-in-charge president and chief executive officer.

The Phase 1 of Clark International Airport to NCC Access Road was completed as of end-2021, according to the BCDA.

The target completion of the entire P8.2-billion project is scheduled by the second quarter of 2022 and is being funded through the General Appropriations Act (GAA).

The implementation of the project is divided into three phases.

The P2.72-billion second phase, or the Aranguren-Dapdap section, consists of an 8.80-kilometer, six-lane road.

The second phase is 62.16% constructed as of end-2021 and expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2022, the BCDA said.

The P1.86-billion Phase 3, or the Dapdap-Calumpang section, consists of a 5.70-kilometer, six-lane road.

The third phase is 31.03% constructed as of end-2021 and is targeted for completion by the second quarter of this year, the BCDA said.

It said that both Phase 2 and 3 feature bike and pedestrian lanes, roadway lighting, and linear parks.

Motorists will be able to use the access road upon completion of all three phases, it added.—AOL,GMA News