President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the fast-tracking of the construction and widening of the new, permanent F. Manalo Bridge in Pasig City, citing traffic congestion along the temporary bridge connecting Pasig and Quezon City.

Marcos said the heavy traffic in the area delays both motorists and commuters, aside from adding to fuel consumption.

According to Department of Public Works (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon, the agency is also resolving the issues with the right-of-way so as to begin the construction and full replacement of the bridge this year.

“Gagawin na nating mas malapad [ang tulay] na dati ay two lanes. Nag-request si Mayor and ‘yun na rin ang gagawin natin, four lanes na para mas lumuwag ‘yung biyahe ng mga kababayan natin,” Secretary Dizon said after personally inspecting the bridge with Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto.

The F. Manalo Bridge was destroyed during the Super Typhoon Carina (international name Gaemi) in 2024.