Manila, Aug. 1 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently held a wrap-up meeting for the Fact-Finding Mission on the Second San Juanico Bridge (SSJB) Construction Project.

A media release of the DPWH on Friday said Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain confirmed that they are finalizing the feasibility study on the project and the final report is expected to be submitted to Secretary Manuel Bonoan by September - a significant milestone for this high-priority infrastructure initiative under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

The construction of the new bridge, which is a JICA-assisted project, is critical to facilitate the full rehabilitation of th...