JFE Engineering Receives Order for Seismic Retrofit of Bridges in the Republic of the Philippines -Major Improvement Project for the Priority Bridges on Arterial Roads in Metro Manila-

7 April 2025
JFE Engineering Corporation

JFE Engineering Corporation (President and CEO: Kazuyoshi Fukuda, Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) has been awarded a contract by the Republic of the Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the "Metro Manila Priority Bridges Seismic Improvement Project" ("the Project").

The Philippines is one of the countries most affected by natural disasters in Southeast Asia. In particular, its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it highly prone to large-scale earthquakes. Inspections have revealed that several major bridges on trunk roads in the country's urban centers are at high risk of structural damage.
The two bridges targeted in the Project-Guadalupe Bridge and Lambingan Bridge (the "Bridges")-are located on major arterial roads in Metro Manila, where traffic congestion is a serious issue.
The Project involves replacing and strengthening the Bridges to improve their seismic resistance. Since the Bridges span the Pasig River, which divides Metro Manila, they play a crucial role in economic activity and the daily lives of the locals. Rapid reopening would also be essential in the event of a disaster. The Project is expected to revitalize stable and sustainable economic activity in Metro Manila.
The Project is part of Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA) program under a yen loan. The "Special Terms for Economic Partnership (STEP)" scheme has been adopted to promote "visible Japanese assistance" by utilizing Japan's advanced technology and know-how and facilitating technology transfer to developing countries.
The following provides an overview of the work on the heavily trafficked Guadalupe Bridge:
The current bridge has five lanes in each direction (10 lanes in total). Two lanes on each end (4 lanes total) consist of concrete structures. In the construction of the Project, we will replace this concrete bridge portion with a new steel bridge structure. During construction, we will install temporary detour roads and progress with the work around the clock while minimizing traffic control. For steel bridge sections of the six central lanes (three lanes in each direction) currently in service, we will carry out substructure reinforcement using Japan's proprietary "steel pipe pile well foundation" work method^*1 under the existing bridge in use.
Through this Project, JFE Engineering aims to strengthen Metro Manila's transportation network and maintain urban functionality during a disaster. Furthermore, we will support sustainable economic growth by encouraging investment through improved traffic infrastructure and contribute to stabilizing the people's livelihoods and industrial foundations.

JFE Engineering will continue leveraging its technological capabilities to support the development of transportation infrastructure in the Philippines, as well as other developing regions in Asia and Africa, contributing to their economic growth.

• * A method of shuttering by combining steel pipe piles in place of steel pipe sheet piles: the Gyropress Method

Construction Overview

Project name	Metro Manila Priority Bridges Seismic Improvement Project
Location	Metro Manila, Republic of the Philippines (along the Pasig River)
Client	Republic of the Philippines Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Design and construction supervision	To be determined
Contract value	Approx. 10 billion yen (JFE share); JFE and First Balfour, Inc. JV (57%:43%)
Construction period	34 months from the start of construction

Project Location Map

Guadalupe Bridge

Lambingan Bridge