Fine utility firms overextending repair of major roads — Magsaysay 10/28/2011

Fine utility firms overextending repair of major roads — Magsaysay

10/28/2011
Zambales Rep. Ma. Milagros “Mitos” Magsaysay yesterday said not only should contractors be fined for substandard works on government projects but also utility firms that have overextended their works on major roads in the country causing traffic that has inconvenienced commuters throughout Metro Manila and nearby provinces.

“Local governments should sit down with these utility firms and put their foot down because this is affecting their constituents. Usual travel time that takes 30 minutes to one hour is doubled and in some cases tripled because many segments of the roads are being excavated,” Magsaysay said.

Magsaysay added local governments should reassess their agreements with the utility firms and review their deadlines for repair and maintenance works as most have abused these agreements and indiscriminately excavated major segments of the roads that have aggravated the traffic situation in these areas..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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