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In 2023, the vehicular underpass underwent rehabilitation initiated by the city government, starting with a partial closure on May 2, followed by a complete closure on June 13. It reopened to the public on
November 28, 2023, with new lighting installed on both sides and solar studs on the flooring.
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started a major renovation of the pedestrian underpass. In preparation for the renovation, illegal vendors were cleared from the walkway. Due to public outcry, one vendor, AJ Laberinto of Books from
Underground, was permitted to operate once more at the pedestrian underpass. A stall complete with
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As part of the redesign, many features were implemented to address previous common complaints about the pedestrian underpass. Non-slip slate tiles were installed to prevent slipping during rainy seasons. 24/7 lighting and security cameras were installed to deter crime. Books from
Underground, a
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The renovated pedestrian underpass was inaugurated on August 24, 2020 where a 25-meter-long (82 ft) mural depicting significant figures and events throughout the history of Manila was unveiled. The mural also featured frontliners and civil servants as a tribute to their efforts during the
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The road of the
Lagusnilad vehicular underpass is below ground level. If the underpass is flooded, the water may be as deep as 20 meters (66 ft). Above the vehicular underpass' tunnel is a bridge carrying the northbound lanes of Padre Burgos Avenue.
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Prior to the 2020s, the pedestrian underpass is reputed for its high incidence of crime as well as vendors doing business in stalls in its walkway including a thrift bookstore. The walkway was decorated by tiles and white-painted walls.
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The design takes inspiration from the
Spanish Colonial influences of Intramuros and the displays of art found in the National Museum of the Philippines, both of which are connected to Manila's City Hall by the pedestrian underpass.
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The
Lagusnilad vehicular underpass is said to be the first in the Philippines and in Asia. The underpass was built in the 1960s as a replacement to the at-grade road intersection of Taft and Padre Burgos Avenues near the
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also contributes to the flooding. By 2014, this problem was remedied by the installation of new pumping system and cleaning of the underpass' drainage in 2014 during the administration of then-Mayor
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University of Santo Tomas College of Architecture alumni John Benedict Fallorina, Sean Patrick Ortiz, Leon Centeno Tuazon, and faculty member Ar. Juanito Malaga, MTLA.
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The 25-meter-long (82 ft) and 2.4-meter-tall (7.9 ft) mural was designed and completed by artists
Marianne Rios, Jano Gonzales, and Ianna Engano; members of the artist collective
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started a major renovation of the pedestrian underpass. In preparation for the renovation, illegal vendors were cleared from the walkway. The Manila city government partnered with
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National Commission for Culture and the Arts and Baybayin Buhayin, Inc. also helped to ensure accurate translation and proper use of font.
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An interactive display showing information about the City of Manila including tourist destinations and public transport routes is also planned to be installed.
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