The 21st City Council on Tuesday afternoon passed a resolution for the temporary closure of Bolton Bridge 1 (Southbound Lane) from July 18 to 27, 2025.
Proposed by Councilor Jose Marie Bernardo Baluran, chairperson of the Committee on Transportation and Communication, the resolution ordered the temporary closure of the said section of the bridge from July 18 at 10 p.m. up to July 27 at 12 midnight to facilitate the repair of its expansion joints.
Baluran stated that Engr. Joed Parenas, project manager of Agong Builders and Construction Supplies Inc., requested a temporary road closure in connection with their ongoing roadworks construction.
Baluran mentioned the City Traffic and Transportation Management Office (CTTMO) in their endorsement letter, Interposes “no objection provided that the requesting party should take note, follow, and provide the necessary safety precautions as specified in the letter.”
Baluran also cited Section 21 (c) of Republic Act No 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, which provides that “any national or local road, alley, park, or square may be temporarily closed during an actual emergency, or fiesta celebrations, public rallies, agricultural or industrial fairs, or an undertaking of public works and highways, telecommunications, and waterwork projects, the duration of which shall be specified by the local chief executive concerned in a written order: Provided, however, that no national or local road, alley, park, or square shall be temporarily closed for athletic, cultural, or civic activities not officially sponsored, recognized, or approved by the local government unit concerned.”
The CTTMO has earlier announced that Bolton Bridge I will be closed to vehicles for 10 days beginning July 18 for repair.
