CAVITE, Philippines — A joint venture between Megawide Construction Corporation and Maplecrest Group Inc. has been awarded a P1.87 billion contract to develop and operate the Cavite Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project, a major transportation infrastructure initiative aimed at modernizing the province’s transportation network.

The contract, announced by the Office of the Provincial Governor of Cavite on Dec. 26, 2024, marks a giant step forward in the project, which will connect key areas in Cavite, including Kawit, Imus, General Trias, Tanza, and Trece Martires, to Metro Manila via the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX).

The 42-kilometer BRT system will be implemented in two phases.

The first phase, expected to be completed by 2026, will feature a 15-kilometer BRT route with 27 stations, as well as a 26.5-kilometer point-to-point route from PITX to Terminal 2.

The second phase, to be completed within 10 years, will extend the BRT system by 13.79 kilometers with 20 additional stations, reaching the new Government Center of Cavite, and expand the point-to-point route by 34.11 kilometers to Terminal 3.

The Cavite BRT project is expected to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce travel times, and improve connectivity between Cavite and Metro Manila, benefiting thousands of commuters daily.

The project will upgrade the province’s transportation infrastructure and enhance the overall quality of life for residents.

The Cavite BRT project is a key component of the Philippine government’s efforts to improve the country’s transportation network and reduce traffic congestion in major urban areas.

Megawide Construction Corporation, one of the joint venture partners, is also the manager of the PITX, a major transportation hub in Metro Manila.