GEN. TRIAS CITY, Cavite (PIA) — To ease traffic and cut travel time in Cavite, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the construction of the Punta-Open Canal Diversion Road Project which is slated for completion by the end of 2027.
During his inspection of the ongoing construction project last May 15, Secretary Vince Dizon assured funding for the remaining 2.35-kilometer-portion of the diversion road project.
“In-assure ko si Mayor [Luis Ferrer IV] na ang target natin ay matapos ito hanggang Tanza nang end of 2027. At itutuloy natin ‘yung natitirang 600 meters papuntang Imus, matatapos na rin nang end of 2027.”
Dizon admitted that the construction project has been met with major roadblocks, such as securing right-of-way permits. However, the DPWH said funds for the right-of-way will be downloaded to the city government to expedite acquisition and construction—a practice that will be adopted in future construction projects nationwide.
“’yung pondo na roughly P90 million para sa right-of-way acquisition [ay] ida-download na lang namin sa LGU. At ito na ang gagawin nating sistema all over the country.”
The Punta-Open Canal Diversion Road, which broke ground in 2016, faced issues with right-of-way acquisition. Designed as a six-lane thoroughfare, it will shorten travel time from Arnaldo Highway to Tanza, Cavite, to 15 minutes from the current 40 minutes. (PB-PIA CALABARZON, with reports from DPWH)
