- The Metro Rail Transit-7 will be starting its operation by the year 2020
- The MRT-7 will connect Metro Manila and Bulacan
- The ground breaking of the area took place Wednesday
Good news, commuters!
The Metro Rail Transit-7 (MRT-7) will be starting its operation by 2020; President Aquino disclosed on Wednesday, April 20 during the ground breaking ceremony which signals the start of the MRT-7’s construction.
In an article written by Warren de Guzman, which was posted on ABS-CBN News, it was disclosed that the MRT-7 will be connecting Metro Manila and Bulacan after four years, when it finally becomes fully operational. This means transportation is expected to decongest traffic in the capital city — which has 12 million people — as well as provide relief to tens of thousands who work in the city but live in Bulacan.
President Aquino said the MRT-7 would be completed by 2020. However, San Miguel Corp. President Ramon Ang said the project could be rushed to “as early as 2019.”
The project covers the development of an integrated transportation system, which includes the railway system, a 22-km highway from the NLEX Bocaue interchange, and an intermodal transport terminal (ITT) adjacent to the San Jose del Monte Station. Commuters can take public utility vehicles (PUVs) or private cars and use the new highway from NLEX, alight at the ITT, and board the MRT-7 going to North Avenue, Quezon City.
Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista said his city, which is the gateway to northern provinces, would “reinvigorate” the city. To note, Quezon City is hosting a lot of government offices, major universities and giant shopping malls.
Meanwhile, the president mentioned the long delay of the groundbreaking of the P69.3-billion MRT-7.
“These kinds of projects are not like candies you can buy from sari-sari stores. This needed a thorough study to iron out the wrinkles so that there will be no inconvenience in the future,” he explained.
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