ILOILO City – Two key flyovers in this city are currently undergoing extensive rehabilitation works under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 6, as part of a P96.5-million infrastructure upgrade to ensure structural integrity, improve safety, and extend the service life of these vital transport links.
The Luna-Jalandoni Flyover in the City Proper and the Infante Flyover in Molo district are being repaired under separate contracts funded by the 2025 National Expenditure Program.
The larger of the two projects, the Luna-Jalandoni Flyover, is being rehabilitated at a cost of P77,289,144.94.
The project officially started on March 12 and is scheduled for completion by January 9, 2026. The joint venture of A.D. Pendon Construction and Supply, Inc. and Monolithic Construction and Concrete Products, Inc. was awarded the contract.
Scope of work for the Luna-Jalandoni Flyover includes resurfacing of asphalt overlay on approaches, application of non-skid materials on the top deck, repair of expansion joints, tightening and replacement of bolts, installation of pavement markings, and application of special high anti-corrosion paint.
Meanwhile, the Infante Flyover is undergoing rehabilitation worth P19,249,502.08, with Rinel Construction Services as the contractor.
Work began on March 6, 2025, and is expected to be completed by July 4, 2025. The rehabilitation involves tightening of high tensile bolts, anti-corrosion painting from spans 1 to 5 and a portion of span 6, repair of expansion joints using strip seals, and installation of asphaltic plug joints at abutment B.
These rehabilitation efforts aim to prevent further deterioration and ensure the continued safe passage of motorists across these frequently used city structures./PN
