By: Loejan S. Anudon
09-23-2010

URDANETA CITY – Representative Kimi S. Cojuangco took time to inspect the ongoing overpass project along the busy highway in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan on September 23, 2010.  City officials led by Mayor Amadeo Gregorio “Bobom” E. Perez IV, appealed to restructure and alter the design of the proposed pedestrian overpass. They claim that the incline in the proposed construction of the stairway is too steep and the tread depth and rise of the steps too narrow to be safe for public use. They stressed the importance of having a well designed stairway that will not endanger the pedestrians who will be using it.

The ongoing overpass project along Urdaneta City’s main thoroughfare. An elevator below the structure will be made for the disabled and the senior citizens.

Officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the district were called to the site in order to revise the previously approved plan. They deliberated on the spot, everyone exposed to the scorching heat of the midday sun, with the lady Solon mediating the discussions. Ultimately, the DPWH engineers formulated outright improvements on the design that was acceptable to all parties concerned.

Rep. Cojuangco (in white long sleeve blouse)  conferring with the DPWH engineers as  Mayor Bobom Perez (in green polo shirt) looks on.