N180 highway (Philippines)
National Route 180 (N180) is a secondary national route that forms part of the Philippine highway network, running from Cubao, Quezon City to Ermita, Manila.
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Maintained by the Department of Public Works and Highways | ||||
Length | 9 km (6 mi) | |||
Existed | 2014–present | |||
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Major cities | Manila, Quezon City | |||
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Route description
N180 follows a route that runs from Cubao in Quezon City , which then passes through New Manila in Quezon City, Santa Mesa, San Miguel, Quiapo, and Ermita in Manila. The highway connects key locations on its route, and runs through the heart of Manila. The highway continues westward as Padre Burgos Avenue (N180) and eastward as a continuation of Aurora Boulevard (N59).[1]
The Manila Line 2 runs on top of the route, utilizing the center island on most segments.
Aurora Boulevard
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Starting in Cubao, N180 follows Aurora Boulevard which runs on a four lane highway primarily in New Manila passing through intersections such as Betty Go-Belmonte Street and Gilmore Avenue (N184). Then it briefly crosses to San Juan crossing through major crossings such as J. Ruiz street. It then terminates at its intersection with G. Araneta Avenue (N130) wherein it continues westward after the intersection as Magsaysay Boulevard (N180). Manila Line 2 runs on the center island through the entirety of this segment.[2]
Magsaysay Boulevard
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As it enters Santa Mesa, Manila, N180 becomes Magsaysay Boulevard which runs on an eight lane highway passing through intersections such as Victorino Mapa Street (N141) and Pureza Street before it terminates at Lacson Avenue (N140). It then terminates at the Magsaysay Boulevard-Legarda Street Flyover in San Miguel wherein it continues westward as Legarda Street (N180). Manila Line 2 runs on the center island through the entirety of this segment.[3]
Legarda Street
As it crosses the Nagtahan Interchange in San Miguel, Manila, Legarda Street takes over the N180 designation which runs as a four-lane road passing through intersections such as Earnshaw Street and Recto Avenue (N145) before it terminates at Nepomuceno Street (N180) which briefly takes over the route. Manila Line 2 runs on the center island from Lacson Avenue to Earnshaw Street, after which it deviates by turning towards Recto Avenue westward.[3]
Nepomuceno Street
N180 briefly becomes Nepomuceno Street until its junction with Pascual Casal street which takes over the route.[3]
P. Casal Street
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From its intersection at Nepomuceno Street, P. Casal Street takes over the N180 designation until before it crosses the Ayala Bridge.[3]
Ayala Boulevard
Ayala Boulevard takes over N180 from Ayala Bridge until Taft Avenue (N170).[3]
Finance Road
The last short segment of N180 starts from the Taft Avenue (N170) intersection until its western end at Padre Burgos Avenue (N150), where it merges with towards Manila Bay.[3]
References
- "Brief History of National Roads in the Philippines" (PDF). Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
- "Quezon City 2nd". 2016 DPWH data. Department of Public Works and Highways. Archived from the original on August 13, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
- "North Manila". 2016 DPWH data. Department of Public Works and Highways. Archived from the original on August 13, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.