To ensure public safety and promote faster mobility, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) began construction works on expanding a vital highway in Koronadal City, South Cotabato.
Sec. Mark A. Villar said that the DPWH aims to facilitate improvement of economic activities in the city by solving traffic congestion along Cotabato-Marbel Road and Bolok Bridge through road widening projects.
“DPWH, in partnership with local government units, is committed in contributing to solve traffic congestion in the country as it has long been impeding our growth,” Secretary Villar added.
As one of the busiest roads in Koronadal, the additional two lanes for the present four-lane Cotabato-Marbel road along Alunan Avenue shall cut commuters’ travel time, especially during rush hours.
The PhP43 million road widening project, which involves the construction of a 1.5 meter sidewalk with a curb and gutter, is expected to be completed on March 2020.
The Bolok Bridge expansion project, on the other hand, constitutes a 3.66-meter roadway increase in each direction, including construction of concrete railing and sidewalk.
Targeted to be finished by December this year, the PhP19 million bridge expansion along Marbel-Makar Road shall ease traffic jams along the city’s rotunda.
Both projects are being implemented by the DPWH South Cotabato District Engineering Office and funded under the 2019 DPWH Regular Infrastructure Program.
