DPWH Builds New Flyover in Bataan
By Nidz Godino
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started to build new four (4)-lane flyover in Pilar, Bataan.
In his report to Secretary Manuel Bonoan following an occular inspection, Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain said that sub-structure works are on-going for construction of Ala-Uli Steel Flyover in Barangay Ala Uli, Pilar to ease traffic congestion at the intersection of Gov. J.J. Linao National Road and Roman Superhighway,formerly Bataan Provincial Highway.
Considered as one of the priority projects to be implemented under t Mega Bridges for Urban and Rural Development Project (MBURDP), project involves construction and installation of 17.3-meter wide and 607.750-meter long flyover consisting of 195.59-meter modular steel flyover, 80-meter transition road on each side, and 124.612-meter road Approach A and 126.269-meter road Approach B.
According to Sadain exponential rise in number of vehicles going to Bataan Province – home to special economic zone and freeport in Central Luzon that provides employment opportunities for the people, led to more pressure on existing road infrastructure.
Roman Superhighway caters to all types of vehicles from motorcycles to large truck with trailers on daily basis, making it one of province’s busiest and most vital road.
The flyover project which has construction duration period of 18 months will improve transport of goods and local products and is expected to further boost economic potential of the province.
Smoother flow of traffic will also encourage people to visit various tourism destination of the province that has created livelihood opportunities to residents.
The construction of flyover is covered by Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DPWH Bridges Management Cluster – Unified Project Management Office (DPWH-BMC-UPMO), DPWH Regional Office 3 with Bataan 2nd District Engineering Office and Provincial Government of Bataan together with Municipal Government of Pilar (LGU).
Under the MOA, DPWH-BMC-UPMO will provide French-supplied superstructure materials of flyover and download available funds to DPWH Regional Office 3 that will procure services of contractor to undertake construction of two (2) abutment of flyover, concrete pavement and slope protection for each approach of flyover and launch/install bridge superstructure.
As implementing unit, DPWH Regional Office 3 will be responsible in ensuring contractor will use only specified materials, which complies existing standards for construction and safety.
Meanwhile, Provincial Government and LGU will be responsible in coordinating with concerned public utility companies in relocation of affected utilities and immediate clearing of existing structure/s.
They will be responsible for acquisition, payment, clearing of road right of way, access road and the like for the project, and preparation of traffic management and rerouting plan including enforcement.
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