BY RHENJIE MARIE CALANTAS
ILOILO – The local government unit (LGU) of Miag-ao and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assured the public, especially motorists, that they will be maintaining the alternative road that connects barangays Oyungan and Damilisan.
In an interview with Panay News, Miag-ao mayor Richard Garin said there is no need for residents to worry since a detour road downstream for heavy vehicles is also underway.
Oyungan Bridge is a major bridge leading to San Joaquin, Iloilo, and the province of Antique.
“Ilisan ta ra in case maguba or sugpunan ta pa. For the meantime, we will use it as an alternate route until such time that the new bridge is constructed,” said Garin.
A Bailey bridge was installed following the destruction of the Oyungan Bridge when Severe Tropical Storm “Paeng” hit Panay Island in October. On Nov. 14, it was opened to light vehicles weighing five to 10 tons.
DPWH regional director Nerie Bueno earlier said P321 million was needed to fix Oyungan Bridge./PN
