Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. formally called on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to resolve the prolonged stalemate of the Aganan flyover project in the town of Pavia.
In a letter to newly appointed DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, Defensor stated, “I am writing to respectfully request a comprehensive update and clarification regarding the current status of the Aganan Flyover project in Pavia, Iloilo.”
“The prolonged delay significantly disrupts traffic flow and continues to affect the daily lives and convenience of our residents,” he continued.
Defensor noted that the P802-million flyover has remained unfinished for several years, with no official timeline for resumption.
The project, which began in July 2020 with a target completion of 24 months, stalled after alleged discrepancies by the original contractor, United Technology Consolidated Partnership (UTCP), in assessing foundation depth, reportedly leading to disapproval from the DPWH Central Office.
The regional office sent the design back to DPWH Central Office for review, but funding for corrections remains unsecured, leaving the project in limbo.
“Given these circumstances, the unresolved state of the project continues to burden the public—both in terms of daily traffic congestion and lost confidence in timely infrastructure delivery,” Defensor emphasized.
In a recent development, DPWH-6 OIC Regional Director Engr. Jose Al Fruto disclosed that an additional P285 million is required for repairs.
He said the proposal has already been submitted for the 2026 National Expenditure Program (NEP) and if approved, repair works are expected to begin in the first quarter of next year.IMT
