The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) yesterday said the P3.7-billion first phase of the 19.83-kilometer, six-lane road project connecting New Clark City (NCC) to Clark International Airport has been completed.
BCDA in a statement said delivery of this 5.33-kilometer segment of the Clark International Airport to NCC Access Road project will provide faster and easier access to the gateway’s new passenger terminal.
Part of the project’s first phase is the iconic 900-meter bridge crossing the Sacobia River in Bamban, Tarlac.
The entire Access Road project will reduce travel time from NCC to other districts of Clark from 45 minutes to about 15 minutes.
Phase 1 of Clark International Airport to NCC Access Road was completed as of end-2021.
The target completion of the entire P8.2-billion Clark International Airport to NCC Access Road is scheduled by the second quarter of 2022 and is being funded through the General Appropriations Act.
The P2.72-billion second phase, or the Aranguren-Dapdap section, consists of an 8.8-kilometer, six-lane road. It is 62.16 percent constructed as of end-2021 and is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2022.
The P1.86-billion Phase 3, or the Dapdap-Calumpang section, consists of a 5.70-kilometer, six-lane road. It is 31.03 percent constructed as of end-2021 and is targeted for completion by the second quarter of this year.
Both Phase 2 and 3 feature bike and pedestrian lanes, roadway lighting and linear parks.
Motorists will be able to use the access road upon completion of all three phases.
