00:00It is the dreaded elevated crossing on Elsa pedestrians stay clear off because of its degree of difficulty.
00:06Hence, acting on sentiments expressed by the President, the reconciliation of the steep Camonig footbridge kicked off today
00:13with its groundbreaking lead by DOTR Chief Vince Dizon and Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte.
00:19Our Bernard Ferrer has more.
00:23Every day, Miracle must climb the so-called Mount Camonig to get to her workplace on the other side of Elsa Camonig in Quezon City.
00:30This is the nearest route for her.
00:32So despite the steep climb, she endures the daily trek across the footbridge.
00:36Sobrang hassle po, lalo po ngayon na may period po ako, so sobrang challenging po talaga umakit sa ganito kataas.
00:43Nakakapagod po, tsaka sobrang init din po.
00:46At last, long-standing problem for many computers will soon have a solution.
00:50A new footbridge will be built following the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr.
00:55to ensure a more convenient, safe, and inclusive pathway for the public.
00:59The new footbridge will connect the Camonig busway station to both the north and south sides of Elsa.
01:05It will feature two elevators and two wheelchair lifts, which will be crucial for easy access for all,
01:11including persons with disabilities or PWEDs and senior citizens.
01:15Hindi na siya mataring.
01:17At sabi nga nung ating mga designers, fully compliant siya sa mobility and accessibility standards.
01:25We are very grateful to the DOTR and especially our President na sinasagot nila,
01:29tinutugunan nila yung mga hinain ng mga mamamayan ng lungsod, Quezon,
01:33at iba pang mga lungsod na nahirapan talaga sa paggamit ng footbridge na yun.
01:37Alongside this, rehabilitation work will also begin at the Edsa Busway Camonig Station.
01:43Upgrades will include widening and improving station platforms, replacing old waiting sheds and railings,
01:49relocating and refurbishing fixtures such as clocks, as well as building guard or janitor and traffic officer posts.
01:57Vertical levers, tactile paving, and floor tiles will be installed.
02:01Interior station names and wayfinder signages including a transit map and fare matrix standee will be provided.
02:07The two projects have a total budget of P89 million with almost P54 million allocated for the new footbridge
02:14and more than P33 million for the busway rehabilitation and related expenses.
02:20Construction is expected to be completed by December this year.
02:24The Department of Transportation or DOTR has assured that busway operations will remain smooth while the project are ongoing.
02:32Once a new and more modern bridge is completed,
02:34the existing Camonig footbridge will be fully dismantled.
02:38Bernard Finat from the National TV Network for a new and better full piece.
