9.6-Kilometer Bike-Friendly Diversion Road in Bulacan Now Open

The new alternative route to the congested Pulilan to Baliuag Section of Daang Maharlika Highway in the Province of Bulacan has been opened to motorists. Construction of the 9.6-kilometer Pulilan-Baliuag Diversion Road has a multi-year funding from the DPWH infrastructure program for civil works and road right of way acquisition. The four-lane Pulilan-Baliuag Diversion Road was constructed for the total amount of PHP509 million and is targeted to reduce travel time between the towns of Baliuag and Pulilan from one hour to 30 minutes. Motorists may access the alternate road beginning at the Pulilan-Calumpit Road in Barangay Tibag, Pulilan near the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Toll Plaza and traversing several barangays until it ends at Daang Maharlika in Barangay Tarcan, Baliuag, Bulacan. Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said that they will push for the construction of more bypass roads nationwide to improve traffic flow and create new development opportunities. One of the highlights of the said project was the presence of bike lanes, for faster, safer and pleasant travel experience not just for motorists but also to bikers and pedestrians. "The main goal is not only to provide vehicular infrastructure but to help conserve environment by promoting biking for transport and recreational use," Villar added.