In a news release, DPWH 6 revealed that the establishment of the “Buhang” flyover was undertaken by the Department along with the Iloilo City District Engineering Office with the end view of providing faster and more convenient road access for travelers from various areas of Iloilo province and Iloilo City to Roll-on Roll-Off (RoRo) port in Dumangas town.

Further, DPWH said the flyover will serve as an alternate route, easing the traffic congestion from Iloilo City to its neighboring towns and provinces such as Capiz and Aklan.

DPWH 6 regional director Nerie D. Bueno cited that those motorists from southern, central, and some parts of northern Iloilo, including Iloilo City, are expected to have shorter travel time going to Iloilo Coastal Road, hence, mobility of people and transport of products will be easier and less-costly in terms of gas utilization.

In the recent formal opening of the Buhang flyover to general road users, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting was led by Bueno alongside DPWH Undersecretary Roberto R. Bernardo, Assistant Secretary Eric A. Ayapana and other key officials.