The Davao City Coastal Bypass Road Segment B has officially been opened to public traffic, offering faster and safer travel for motorists as part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ infrastructure push, Malacañang announced on Friday.
In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Officer Claire Castro said President Marcos ordered the safety of motorists using the bypass road, which reduces travel time from more than an hour to 20-25 minutes.
“Davao City Coastal Bypass Road bukas na sa publiko kaninang ala sais ng umaga. Ito’y matapos ipag-utos ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng mga motoristang gagamit ng nasabing bypass road,” Castro said.
“Talaga namang magandang balita ito sa mga kababayan nating abala sa paghahanda sa darating na pagdiriwang ng Pasko,” she added.
Castro highlighted the expected impact of the Coastal Bypass Road on easing traffic congestion in Davao City, noting that the project is seen to significantly reduce travel time and provide relief to commuters, especially as residents prepare for the upcoming Christmas season.
“Inaasahang makakatulong ang Coastal Bypass Road sa pag-decongest ng mabigat na trapiko mula sa timog na bahagi ng Davao City patungong downtown area. Ang dating isang oras o mas mahabang biyahe ay maaaring abutin na lamang ng 20 to 25 minutes ayon sa estima ng DPWH,” she said.
Castro said the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assured President Marcos that the road is safe for public use, citing completed safety measures and coordination with the local government to ensure the full and effective utilization of the newly opened bypass road.
“Siniguro ng DPWH sa Pangulo na ligtas gamitin ang nasabing kalsada sa tulong ng mga bagong install na karagdagang solar street lights at guardrails. Noong December 15 ay passable na ang Bucana Bridge at dalawang lanes ng Coastal Bypass Road. Maaari itong gamitin mula ala sais ng umaga hanggang alas singko ng hapon,” Castro added.
“Sa kabila ng pagbubukas ng tulay at bahagi ng bypass road, kinailangan pa ang dagdag suporta mula sa lokal na pamahalaan ng Davao upang tuluyang mapakinabangan ito ng ating mga kababayan,” Castro said. | PND
