Overpass to rise outside University

The now wider roads along Aquinas pose risks to students and other pedestrians crossing to and from AUL, Student Services has observed.

Legazpi City mayor, Noel E. Rosal, announced during the Oplan Balik-Eskwela on June 7 the plan of the local government to construct a pedestrian overpass as a response to the increased danger of crossing to and from the university.

Earlier this year, the road and bridge-widening project in Rawis was completed and the benefits are already observable. The said project was also proposed by Rosal and was pledged to the university community in the same event three year ago to help decongest traffic in the University’s area.

However, with the wider road, it was observed that the flow of traffic can now be speedier and can pose risks to students and other pedestrians crossing to and from AUL.

This was discussed by the Office of Student Services (OSS) to the mayor for appropriate action. It was agreed that the construction of an overpass would be necessary.

The proposed project has already passed the legislation process and is already one of the priority projects of the city. Immediately, after fundings are sourced, the construction shall commence, according to Rosal.

For the meantime, police presence and visibility in the area is assured in order to ensure safety of the students.

“Safety and security of the students is always a priority,” Student Services Director, Jesus A. Barizo, emphasized during an interview after the program.

Oplan Balik-Eskwela is an annual event in AUL which aims to ready the students and the employees of University for the incoming academic year. It has also served as an avenue for students and administrators to raise problems and discuss solutions before they open AUL’s doors for a new school year. ■ By Archie Ner

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