Contractors ordered to issue notices before starting road works

Mayor Benjamin B. Magalong has ordered contractors of road works to provide prior notices to the public before starting any work to minimize inconvenience to commuters and the general public.

Magalong on July 8, 2022 issued Executive Order No. 76, series of 2022 for this purpose mandating contractors to provide prior notice and information or road works for the general welfare of the public.

In his order, Magalong said “all contractors of road repair, widening and improvement works within Baguio City, whether these be national roads, city roads or barangay roads, shall notify the City Engineering Office and the Sangguniang Barangay having proper jurisdiction over their site of works, of projects at least five days prior to commencing operations.”

The order likewise stated that prior to commencing operations and for the duration thereof, appropriate signages and announcements shall be placed in conspicuous areas to properly inform the public.

Contractors of road works that may affect the ingress and egress of a dwelling, building or other structure are mandated to serve written notice to the owner, administrator or current occupant of the affected property at least five days before the works are to commence.

“If contractors do not comply, pls notify me so I can immediately issue a cease and desist order,” the mayor said.

He also said that the contractors’ failure to issue prior notice is an “irresponsible behavior (and) has been causing severe traffic every weekend.”  On the other hand, the City Engineering Office was directed to submit a weekly inventory of new and ongoing road works to the city’s Public Information Office to disseminate through all media channels. – JMPS/PIO BAGUIO