Personnel from the Department of Public Works and Highways in Central Visayas (DPWH-7) barricaded a road cavity along Salinas Drive in Cebu City to secure the site for motorists and pedestrians. | Photo courtesy of DPWH-7
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A cavity that opened on Salinas Drive in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City, following a water leak has been barricaded as authorities worked to address the damaged portion and keep traffic moving in the area.
The damaged section was linked to a leaking Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) water mainline, with Cebu City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CCDRRMC) head Councilor Dave Tumulak earlier warning that the road could further collapse and potentially become impassable.
The Department of Public Works and Highways in Central Visayas (DPWH-7) said a steel ramp was installed over the affected portion following an approved traffic scheme to keep the lane passable and minimize disruption to motorists and pedestrians.
The affected portion of Salinas Drive is within a busy commercial area of Lahug, surrounded by hotels, schools, restaurants and other commercial establishments, making the road a frequently used route for motorists and pedestrians.
