2 more flyovers for Iloilo City
Another two flyovers will rise in the city after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo approved the request of City Mayor Jerry Treñas for additional flyover projects to address the worsening traffic situation in the city.
A flyover project is presently constructed at the junction of Infante and Gen. Luna streets while another one is slated along Jalandoni-Diversion road.
Treñas said the President approved his request for two additional flyovers during their recent meeting, however, the final say will still come from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Treñas said the DPWH will have to conduct traffic count and soil testing on the proposed locations for the two additional vehicular flyovers. The results of the two basic tests will pave way for the drafting of the projects.
Treñas proposes that the two other vehicular flyovers will be constructed in the area of El 98 in Jaro district leading to Diversion Road; from Jalandoni Bridge going to General Luna Street in the city proper; and the area of Jalandoni Street and Commission Civil in Jaro.
Each flyover is estimated to cost P400 million.
The flyover projects are part of the President's Bridge Program of the Arroyo administration.