DPWH SEEKS CITY’S HELP ON SIDEWALK CLEARING

• Source: http://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/61861/dpwh-seeks-citys-help-on-sidewalk-clearing
• Friday, July 3, 2015 12:00 am

By Joana Belsonda, Jose Santino S. Bunachita

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH-7) has sought the help of the Cebu City government in clearing illegal structures along the sidewalk of the streets that are covered in its widening projects.

City Administrator Dr. Lucelle Mercado said representatives of the DPWH will talk to the vendors tomorrow to inform them of the impending clearing operations.

Meanwhile, the Regional Development Council (RDC) 7 is asking for Mayor Michael Rama’s support for several road improvement projects within the city.

These include 12 road widening projects and 12 flaring of intersections within the city which were identified as priority projects by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) which recently completed its Roadmap Study for Sustainable Urban Development in Metro Cebu.

Sought for comment on the request yesterday, Rama said the RDC shouldn’t ask outright ask for his concurrence without proper discussion.

Rama added that among the concerns that should be discussed are the scheduling of the projects, its effect on the traffic in the city and the timing of its implementation whether it would be during the summer or the rainy season or if it’s done during classes or vacation.