The Davao City local government says the new road strengthens the road network that will address traffic demands and promote suburban development.
DAVAO ORIENTAL, Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte has thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for continuing the big-ticket infrastructure projects of her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte.
During the opening of the first segment of the P33 billion-peso Davao City Coastal Bypass Road Project on Saturday, July 1, graced by Marcos, the Vice President stressed the importance of continuing the big-ticket infrastructure projects of her father especially in Davao City. Like her father the former president, Sara was Davao City mayor before becoming the second highest elected official.
“Let me take this opportunity to thank Senator Imee Marcos and President Marcos Jr. for the completion of this road project in Davao City. Of course, it was the vision of the administration of President Duterte and this is an acknowledgement and recognition of the administration of President Marcos Jr. with regards to continuity of projects.,” Duterte said in an interview with Radio Mindanao Network Davao.
Being among the big-ticket infrastructure projects of the government, the Davao City Coastal Bypass Road Project was started by former president Duterte in 2017 as part of his administration’s Philippine High Standard Highway Network Program. The roadway program aims to connect the country’s major islands. It stretches from the coastal lines of Bago Aplaya, Talomo, Matina Aplaya, Roxas Avenue to Santa Ana Wharf and R. Castillo.
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