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31-million-peso pedestrian safety project launches in Naga City
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has green-lighted a major road redevelopment initiative in Naga City designed to enhance mobility and safety for all pedestrians. The project will feature wider walkways, dedicated bike lanes, and improved accessibility for persons with disabilities.
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NAGA CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways has commenced a P31-million infrastructure project aimed at transforming Melchor T. Villanueva Avenue in Barangay Liboton into a more pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon authorized the project launch on Thursday, signaling the government's commitment to improving urban mobility in the city.
The road redevelopment initiative will incorporate several accessibility features, including expanded pedestrian walkways that provide safer passage for foot traffic. The project also encompasses the construction of dedicated bicycle lanes to encourage non-motorized transportation options, aligning with broader sustainability objectives in urban planning.
Accessibility improvements for persons with disabilities represent a key component of the redevelopment plan. These enhancements underscore efforts to ensure that infrastructure investments benefit all sectors of the community, including vulnerable populations that rely on improved public spaces for mobility and independence.
The project is expected to reach completion within a specified timeframe, though full details on the completion date were not immediately available. Officials have indicated that the redevelopment will serve as a model for similar pedestrian-focused initiatives across other urban centers in the region.