Public Works and Highways and the Dagupan City police will soon install directional traffic signs on the newly opened Dawel-Lucao Diversion Highway to guide motorists and ease up motorists’ travel between east and west in the city.

Director Fidel Ginez and 2nd District Engineering Chief Rodolfo Dion and Police Chief Dionicio Borromeo made an ocular inspection of the Pl.2 billion landmark infrastructure constructed by Toyo Construction firm last Monday in response to motorists’ and the public’s observations about driving through the newly constructed bridge.

Earlier, Borromeo also expressed fears that without the signs, a fast driving motorist could end up slamming into a wall at a sharp curve near the bridge

Ginez asked Engr. Dion to install the appropriate signs and warnings in specified locations to guide motorists.

The 5-kilometer diversion/bridge infra facility has reduced traffic volume in Dagupan City and reduces travel time by 25 minutes, which motorists say is rather a big improvement.

Motorists’ reaction polled by the PUNCH praised the government for undertaking the project, singling out President Arroyo, Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., Mayor Alipio Fernandez and the Japanese government for funding the bridge construction through the JBIC.

Private contractor BMK undertook the road project, while the bridge which was funded by a loan with Japan at less than l percent per annum was done by the Manila and Regional consultants under the DPWH’s PMO under Director Emil Sadain.

Mayor Fernandez said the new infrastructure will tremendously improve Dagupeños’ socio economic life and thanked the President and Congressman Jose de Venecia Jr. for making it a reality.

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