ECONOMIC LOSSES due to the traffic problem in Cebu are increasing, said Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Antonio Chiu, as the implementation of road infrastructure projects is worsening the situation.

Mr. Chiu said businesses in Cebu have been incurring revenue losses due to traffic, although he could not quantify his assessment. He said because of traffic, it would take a longer time for companies to transport goods and their people, thus decreasing their efficiency. Workers are likewise affected, wasting their time stuck on the road and decreasing productivity. “There are really losses, big losses and time wasted,” the CCCI official said. He added, ”We can’t stop these (new infrastructure) projects. But the government must improve on the planning to mitigate their impact on traffic.”

Meanwhile, starting Wednesday, March 7, all southbound vehicles can no longer use the private lane beside a supermarket along F. Llamas Street. The Cebu City Traffic Office was allowed to use the private property for eight days, which lapsed yesterday. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Region 7 Project Engineer Roy dela Cruz said F. Llamas Street will not be accessible to all vehicles for three to four months. — The Freeman

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