Mayor John Dalipe led the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the first flyover in Zamboanga City on Friday, Sept. 23.
The P361-million project is located at the junction of Sta. Cruz and Gov. Camins Ave. and is expected to ease traffic congestion in the area.
Construction is in two phases – right-of-way acquisition and building of approaches.
The contractor, Frey-Fil Corp., has 504 days to complete the infrastructure and promised to complete the project before the deadline.
Dalipe described the project as a “dream come true” amid a delay in its implementation.
He signed Executive Order 2022-020 to close two middle lanes of Gov. Camins Ave. in preparation for the construction.
The Zamboanga City Traffic Operation Management has discussed alternative routes to avoid congestion during construction.
Officials present during the groundbreaking include DPWH-9 acting Regional Director Engr. Hadijang Sarajan, Project Engineer Randolf Salvado, City Engineer Christopher Navarro, and City Administrator Mario Yanga.