IN A bid to alleviate the worsening traffic congestion, the Cebu City Government has launched a comprehensive Road Recovery Program, along with several road widening and opening projects.
The Road Recovery Program, spearheaded by the city's Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), focuses on rehabilitating and improving existing roads to ensure smoother traffic flow, said Cebu City Councilor Jerry Guardo in an interview with SunStar’s online program “Beyond the Headlines” on Monday, July 17, 2023.
The program includes repairing potholes, resurfacing damaged roads, and enhancing road markings and signage for better visibility.
The City has also identified the urgent need for diversion roads to divert traffic away from heavily congested areas.
Guardo said one of the major projects under the Road Recovery Program is the construction of new diversion roads.
These roads will provide motorists with alternative routes, he said.
He added that the DPWH is working closely with urban planners and engineers to identify suitable locations for these diversion roads, ensuring they effectively alleviate traffic congestion.
Simultaneously, the City has initiated road widening projects to accommodate the growing number of vehicles.
Guardo said widening existing roads will not only increase their capacity but also enhance safety by providing additional lanes for motorists.
To ensure the success of these projects, the local government has allocated a significant budget for road infrastructure development.
The funds will be utilized for road repairs, widening, and the construction of diversion roads, said Guardo. (Juralyn Beso Baldomaro NWSSU intern)