The Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) on Wednesday said the LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1 is 97 percent complete, boosting optimism of a fourth-quarter opening this year as scheduled.
LRMC president and chief executive Juan F. Alfonso said both civil and system works are progressing rapidly to ensure a smooth and timely opening.
Five new stations are nearing completion, with Redemptorist Station at 93.3 percent, MIA Station at 93.5 percent, Asia World Station at 83 percent, Ninoy Aquino Station at 88 percent, and Dr. Santos Station at 94.1 percent.
The Dr. Santos Station has completed staircase and louver installation. The MIA Station has finalized its ceiling, and the station is currently undertaking secondary steelwork. Drainage works have commenced at Redemptorist Station.
Also, system works are progressing efficiently. Telecom installation activities at Dr. Santos and Redemptorist stations have been completed, and similar work has begun at MIA and Asia World stations.
Beyond construction progress, LRMC is actively conducting test runs of various generations of LRT-1 trains, ensuring their compatibility and readiness for operations.
The LRT-1 Cavite Extension Phase 1, upon completion, will extend the existing line by 6.2km. The first phase will connect Baclaran Station in Pasay City to Dr. Santos Station in Paranaque City. The phase 1 extension is projected to significantly reduce travel time and benefit up to 600,000 passengers daily.
“The LRT-1 Cavite Extension Project is poised to significantly contribute to the nation’s economic growth and development by fostering improved connectivity between individuals and communities,” Alfonso said.
“This vital infrastructure project that LRMC is spearheading will not only bridge physical distances but also act as a catalyst for economic activity, creating new opportunities for businesses, trade, and commerce to flourish,” he said.
