LTO: Traffic easing along Andaya Highway in Camarines Sur as authorities fix eroded portions of the road | ABS-CBN
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LTO: Traffic easing along Andaya Highway in Camarines Sur as authorities fix eroded portions of the road
LTO: Traffic easing along Andaya Highway in Camarines Sur as authorities fix eroded portions of the road
MANILA -- The Land Transportation Office says traffic is starting to ease along the Andaya Highway particularly in Brgy. Lupi in Camarines Sur, where eroded portions of the road have caused heavy traffic during the holiday rush.
MANILA -- The Land Transportation Office says traffic is starting to ease along the Andaya Highway particularly in Brgy. Lupi in Camarines Sur, where eroded portions of the road have caused heavy traffic during the holiday rush.
According to LTO Bicol Regional Director Francisco Ranches, traffic is now light to moderate on both the northbound and southbound lanes after the DPWH were able to fix at least 3 of the 4 eroded portions of the highway.
According to LTO Bicol Regional Director Francisco Ranches, traffic is now light to moderate on both the northbound and southbound lanes after the DPWH were able to fix at least 3 of the 4 eroded portions of the highway.
Authorities expect repairs on the last eroded part of the road to be completed by today or tomorrow, he said.
Authorities expect repairs on the last eroded part of the road to be completed by today or tomorrow, he said.
"Kasi December 16 nandun na ang mga tao natin, pero ang continuous rain kasi yun ang nag-erode sa mga bahagi ng lupa along Andaya highway," Ranches said in a televised briefing.
"Kasi December 16 nandun na ang mga tao natin, pero ang continuous rain kasi yun ang nag-erode sa mga bahagi ng lupa along Andaya highway," Ranches said in a televised briefing.
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"Ang ginagawa namin kasi kami ay support group, ang lead group dito ay yung PNP, ang role po namin ay taga-apprehend sa mga pasaway, yung mga nagka-counterflow kasi po yung counterflow na yan yun po ang isang dahilan na nagka-clog ng traffic. As much as possible ayaw namin silang hulihin, pero kung magpipilit sila we have no choice kundi bigyan sila ng ticket," he continued.
"Ang ginagawa namin kasi kami ay support group, ang lead group dito ay yung PNP, ang role po namin ay taga-apprehend sa mga pasaway, yung mga nagka-counterflow kasi po yung counterflow na yan yun po ang isang dahilan na nagka-clog ng traffic. As much as possible ayaw namin silang hulihin, pero kung magpipilit sila we have no choice kundi bigyan sila ng ticket," he continued.
The official says the LTO continues to coordinate with the PNP, DPWH, and the LGU to manage the traffic situation in the area.
The official says the LTO continues to coordinate with the PNP, DPWH, and the LGU to manage the traffic situation in the area.
"Noong one-lane pa 30 minutes per side pero ngayon po kasi nagtu-two lanes na. Yung bahagi na one lane, dun nalang nag-aalternate pero ngayong two lanes, dahan-dahan po na pinapapasok namin at pinaprioritize namin yung galing Manila, kasi sila yung mga nagbabakasyon ito. Although hindi naman namin pinapabayaan ang mga lalabas po ng Bicol," he said.
"Noong one-lane pa 30 minutes per side pero ngayon po kasi nagtu-two lanes na. Yung bahagi na one lane, dun nalang nag-aalternate pero ngayong two lanes, dahan-dahan po na pinapapasok namin at pinaprioritize namin yung galing Manila, kasi sila yung mga nagbabakasyon ito. Although hindi naman namin pinapabayaan ang mga lalabas po ng Bicol," he said.
The LTO already started using drones to be able to monitor and quickly ease gridlocks along the highway, he said.
The LTO already started using drones to be able to monitor and quickly ease gridlocks along the highway, he said.
"Gumagamit na kami ng drone para mamonitor namin, kasi kung may bottleneck na kalsada, tumatakbo doon ang mga enforcers namin para mag-guide," he said.
"Gumagamit na kami ng drone para mamonitor namin, kasi kung may bottleneck na kalsada, tumatakbo doon ang mga enforcers namin para mag-guide," he said.
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Dozens of trips going to Bicol from the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) were delayed due to the damage sustained by the Andaya Highway.
Dozens of trips going to Bicol from the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) were delayed due to the damage sustained by the Andaya Highway.
According to PITX spokesperson Jason Salvador, 62 out of 113 bus trips were delayed on Thursday. At least 10 more trips were delayed on Friday due to late turnaround. Over 2,000 passengers were affected.
According to PITX spokesperson Jason Salvador, 62 out of 113 bus trips were delayed on Thursday. At least 10 more trips were delayed on Friday due to late turnaround. Over 2,000 passengers were affected.
The repairs were finished on Saturday evening, according to the regional director of DPWH in Bicol. Virgilio Duarte said that as of Sunday morning, two-way traffic had been implemented along the highway.
The repairs were finished on Saturday evening, according to the regional director of DPWH in Bicol. Virgilio Duarte said that as of Sunday morning, two-way traffic had been implemented along the highway.
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