PNoy inaugurates Yawa Bridge, checks Tibu Pumping Station

President Benigno Aquino III (PNoy) led the inaugural drive-through of the newly expanded Yawa Bridge from Barangay Bonot to Barangay Rawis and proceeded to an inspection of the recently erected Tibu Pumping Station on May 5, 2016 .

The bridge connects Legazpi City’s downtown commercial district to some of its northern barangays and to Albay’s first district. A fund of Php 83.5 million was allocated to expand the former two-lane bridge into four lanes in order to alleviate traffic congestion, facilitate the passage of commuters and trade vehicles, and improve the flow of tourism in the city.

The renovation work on Yawa Bridge started September 2014 and was completed March, 2016. Although in an interview with Engr. Orlando Rebato, he told the Aquinian Herald that the projected completion was set on March 2015. There was a total of one year delay in the construction.

After the inauguration, President Aquino visited Tibu Pumping Station in Barangay San Roque for the unveiling of the marker and an inspection of the newly constructed facility. Set near the mouth of Tibu River, the said pumping station is designed to prevent the entry of sand bar that could cause the clogging of river. This is part of the Legazpi City Urban Drainage Improvement Project, which intends to solve the flooding concern in the commercial district and surrounding areas.

Joining the President for the inauguration and inspection were Congressman (then Albay Governor) Joey Salceda and Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal. ■ by Janin B. Volante