Several road projects and a market building were completed in Bacolod, the Department of Public Works and Highways Bacolod City District Engineering Office (BCDEO) said May 23.
In Barangay Vista Alegre, the BCDEO said the project involved a 1.527-kilometer Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, varying from two to four lanes with drainage system spanning 200 linear meters.
It also included reinforced concrete pipe culverts, manholes, inlets, catch basins, and metal frames with gratings form an integrated drainage network, while the sidewalks were upgraded with concrete paving blocks for pedestrian convenience.
The installation of 58 solar-powered LED roadway lights, on the other hand, was aimed at enhancing nighttime safety and visibility, the DPWH said in a statement.
It also completed the road construction and drainage improvement in Purok Villa Villeta, Barangay Estefania.
The 800-meter newly-constructed road connects the Iglesia ni Cristo church to Greenhill Memorial Park and Crematorium, with a box culvert installed to interconnect drainage systems, safeguarding the area against water accumulation and flooding during heavy rainfall.
In Barangay Mandalagan, preventive road maintenance through asphalt overlay was completed for a 486-linear-meter section, from Tultogan Bridge to the Valley of Peace Memorial Park.
A total of 7,354.20 square meters of asphalt was laid to enhance road durability, with reflectorized thermoplastic and yellow lane markings, as well as bike lanes on both sides.
BCDEO OIC-District Engineer Leah Jamero said these road projects aim to enhance connectivity and improve traffic flow throughout the highly-urbanized city.
She also reported on the completion of the public market building in Barangay Mansilingan. “The state-of-the-art facility is set to transform the local market landscape, providing a safer, more organized, and functional commercial space for both vendors and customers.”
The facility features sections for wet and dry goods, ensuring a hygienic, and orderly shopping environment. Each stall has unglazed tiled counters, plumbing systems, and fixtures to maintain cleanliness and efficiency.
A fire alarm system and CCTV cameras were also installed, while roll-up aluminum doors protect vendors’ merchandise. “The roofing system, constructed with structural steel trusses, ensures durability against harsh weather conditions, and the ceiling incorporates reflective insulation and fiber-cement boards for a sustainable design.” ||
