PGMA approves P30M for road-widening to new Iloilo Airport
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has approved in principle the P30-million fund for the widening of city roads leading to the new Iloilo Airport in Sta. Barbara and Cabatuan towns.
This was confirmed by Mayor Jerry P. Treñas who met with President Arroyo in Malacañang recently.
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Planning and Design Chief Engr. Danilo Peroy said the project covers the stretch of El 98 in Desamaparados towards Christ the King in Ungka, Jaro district with a distance of about 3.65 kilometers.
The DPWH estimated that the road widening project alone will cost about P61.5 million.
The project also included the widening of three bridges in Dungon which is estimated to cost P29.1 million.
Peroy said the road and bridge widening project will need a total funding of P90.6 million.
Based on the plan, the road widening will be focused on the right side portion to make uniform with the existing diversion road. This would mean an 8.2 meters to 10 meters additional carriageway including the shoulder.
Once completed the city road leading to the airport in Sta. Barbara will already be a four-lane highway that can accommodate bigger volume of vehicles.
Peroy said they are still waiting for the information about the President's P30-million funding from DPWH Regional Director Rolando Asis.
He said it is the city government which portion of 3.65 kilometers stretch will be first widened with the arrival of the said fund from the President.
Mayor Treñas expressed hope that President Arroyo will pour in more funds for the project's completion.
(PNA)