President Aquino inaugurates P83.5-million bridge in Albay

President Benigno S. Aquino III leads the inaugural drive-thru of the Yawa Bridge in Rawis, Legaspi City, Albay. Also in photo are Albay Governor Joey Salceda and Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson. (Photo by Joseph Vidal /Malacañang Photo Bureau)

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, May 6 - President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday led the inauguration of the newly renovated Yawa Bridge in Barangay Rawis here.

The President was welcomed at the airport by Albay Governor Joey Salceda and Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal, who also joined him at the P83.5-million four-lane bridge for the inaugural drive through.

The Yawa Bridge, which connects the northern barangays of Legazpi City to the Central Business District as well as the municipalities of Albay’s first district, was widened to ease traffic congestion, and facilitate the transport of marine and agricultural products and other basic services.

After the inaugural drive through, President Aquino travelled to Barangay San Roque-Bonot for the unveiling of the marker and inspection of a pumping station constructed near the mouth of the Tibu River Channel.

The Tibu Pumping Station is part of the Legazpi City Urban Drainage Improvement Project, which aims to solve the perennial flooding in the commercial district and nearby areas in and around the city.

After the inauguration of the Tibu Pumping Station, President Aquino met with local leaders and community at the Pavilion of Ligao City, which is situated at the foot of the majestic Mayon Volcano. (PND)