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Friday, September 23, 2005
Board studies one-way traffic for Mactan-Mandaue bridge
One-way traffic may be imposed during peak hours on the first Mactan-Mandaue Bridge next year, to decongest the area.
Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said that representatives of the cities of Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu, as well as the Land Transportation Franchising Regulatory Board and Land Transportation Office, agreed on this plan during the Mactan-Cebu Bridge Management Board (MCBMB) meeting yesterday.
But the guidelines to implement this are still being finalized.
The two cities will also have to pass ordinances before the plan can be implemented.
Garcia observed that in the morning, traffic going to Lapu-Lapu City is heavier because of the workers bound for the Mactan Economic Zone, but in the afternoon, traffic from Lapu-Lapu to mainland Cebu is busier.
“The one-way scheme will have to conform with the flow of traffic,” she said.
The imposition of one-way traffic on the first bridge will only apply to peak hours. During these times, traffic will be diverted to the second bridge, which is wider than the first bridge.
At least 7,000 vehicles use the first Mandaue-Mactan bridge every day, according to a study by the Department of Public Works and Highways.
The first bridge has been used since 1973 and, after 32 years, has yet to undergo major rehabilitation.
On the other hand, only 2,000 vehicles pass through the second bridge daily.
Another option is to ban certain types of vehicles from the first bridge.
Whatever’s decided, after Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu have passed ordinances on the proposal, there will be a public hearing before it will be implemented.
Also yesterday, Garcia announced that the board is moving towards the creation of the MCBMB Foundation, which will handle the board’s money matters.
The firms paying monthly dues to the board will be asked to course their payments to the foundation, as soon as this will be finalized.
Garcia announced that the board is in “good fiscal standing” with P1.4 million. (MBG)
(September 23, 2005 issue)
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