Manila, March 20 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday opened to motorists the Sta. Ines-Atlu Bola bypass road, which has been in the works for six years, in Mabalacat, Pampanga.

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon, who inspected the project last January, led the opening of the 1.2-kilometer bypass road.

It is expected to ease traffic congestion along the McArthur Highway and provide quicker access to and from the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) via the Sta. Ines exit.

Meanwhile, motorists and commuters will now have a faster and shorter trip from Davao City to Tagum City after the opening of the northbound lane of the Tuganay Bridge on Thursday.

Dizon said the opening of the northbound lane is a great relief to...