LOOK: Iloilo Opens a 5-Kilometer Boulevard to Reduce Traffic and Create New Leisure Spaces

This is exciting news for Iloilo residents and city visitors! The highly anticipated Iloilo Sunset Boulevard has opened publicly. This new thoroughfare promises to enhance the local experience, offering picturesque views and a vibrant atmosphere for leisure activities.

This extensive multi-year Sunset Boulevard project, managed by the Department of Public Works and Highways in the Western Visayas region, aims to improve transportation infrastructure significantly. The project encompasses a five-kilometer stretch of roadway at Molo-Mandurriao Road (at R. Mapa St.), traversing through the bustling Iloilo Business Park, part of Megaworld's development. This route continues to Oton-Pakiad-Mandurriao Road in the area of Cagbang, Oton.

The four-lane concrete pavement project includes amenities such as esplanades, viewing decks, bike lanes, and walkways, all complemented by lush landscaping to create a scenic and eco-friendly commuting experience. It offers panoramic views of sunsets, migratory birds, and peaceful fishing spots along the Iloilo River, making it an ideal recreational area for locals and tourists.

The Iloilo Sunset Boulevard is expected to facilitate smoother traffic flow, promote regional economic growth, and enhance accessibility for residents and businesses.

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