Makati pedestrian underpasses
Pedestrian underpass in the Philippines
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The pedestrian underpasses of Makati in the Philippines are all located in the city's Central Business District (CBD). The underpasses are part of Makati's pedestrian walkway network which consist of underpasses, covered sidewalks, and elevated walkways.
Makati CBD underpasses | |
|---|---|
| Pedestrian underpass network | |
Paseo De Roxas Underpass | |
| Opening date | 1995 (first underpass) |
| Owner | Makati Commercial Estate Association |
| Location | Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines |
Background
Makati's underpasses were developed jointly by the Ayala Land, and its estate association, Makati Commercial Estates Association (MCEA). The first of these underpasses was the one in Legazpi Street, built in 1995.[1][2] This was a response to the heavy traffic congestion in the 1990s.[3]
The underpasses are also noted for its murals in its interiors.[4][5][6]
Summary
| Underpass | Coordinates | Notes | Image | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment Ridge Underpass | 14°33′12.2″N 121°01′35.1″E |  | [7] | |
| Legazpi Underpass | 14°33′18.1″N 121°01′26.0″E | Built in 1995; connects Ayala Triangle Gardens and Ayala Center; has a mural depicting various flora and fauna of the Philippines |  | [8][9] |
| Makati Ave Underpass | 14°33′16.1″N 121°01′28.1″E |  | [7] | |
| Paseo De Roxas Underpass | 14°33′24.4″N 121°01′16.6″E | Has a marine biodiversity-themed mural, a project of the Security Bank Foundation Inc. |  | [10] |
| Paseo–Villar Underpass | 14°33′29.6″N 121°01′30.7″E | Built from 2019–2021; connects the north side of Ayala Triangle Gardens to Salcedo Village. |  | [11][12] |
| Salcedo Underpass | 14°33′35.8″N 121°00′58.9″E | Features a mural paying homage to local heroes who left a positive impact in their communities. |  | [7][13] |
| Sedeño Underpass | 14°33′26.8″N 121°01′22.1″E | [8] | ||
| V.A. Rufino Underpass | 14°33′30.1″N 121°01′07.9″E | [7] |