Portion of Bypass Road Project in Baguio City now open to motorists

DECONGESTING BAGUIO CITY’S CROWDED ROADS. The DPWH Baguio City District Engineering Office (DEO) recently completed a portion of the nearly 4.5 km Baguio City Bypass Road Project. Completion of this thoroughfare is envisioned to improve flow of traffic in the Summer Capital of the Philippines (Photo courtesy of DPWH)

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday (Nov. 29),  announced that it has completed a portion of the Baguio City Bypass Road Project, which will significantly reduce traffic congestion along Major Mane and Kennon Road.

The newly-completed segment covers 0.44-kilometer of the 4.374-kilometer bypass road featuring widened curves, concrete retaining walls, open canals for water drainage, sidewalks, curb, and gutter, which will collectively improve road safety and prevent soil erosion in the steep, mountainous terrain.

According to the DPWH Baguio City District Engineering Office (DEO), motorists will benefit from reduced traffic congestion and 50-60 percent shorter travel times compared to current routes passing through city streets as a result of the project’s completion.

“The completion of this project will provide commuters and travelers easier access to more convenient transportation routes to and from the area,” said District Engineer Rene F. Zarate.

The newly-constructed portion received funding of P92.6 million under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), bringing the total project allocation of P593.7 million since 2017. Remaining segments of the project will require P118.5 million to complete.

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