For Iron Man 70.3, Capitol starts posting traffic advisories

CEBU, Philippines - Starting today, traffic advisories will be placed along the route of the Iron Man 70.3 Philippines – International Triathlon Competition on August 4.

The Capitol takes charge of the posting of the traffic advisories in strategic areas and the publishing of the same in the newspapers.

Governor Hilario Davide III yesterday said that they are coordinating with the local government units involved in the said event.

Acting Provincial Tourism Officer Grace Paulino said that early this morning, traffic advisories will be put in place in strategic areas from Lapu-Lapu City up to Talisay City.

On Sunday, Paulino said that the entire stretch of Serging Osmeña Avenue up to the tunnel and to the Cebu South Coastal Road / South Road Properties (CSCR/SRP) will be closed from 4 a.m. to 12 noon.

Crossings of CSCR/SRP Road will also be closed at 6 a.m. to 12 noon.

Cong. A. Bacaltos Road will serve as access in going to Tangke, Cansojong, Poblacion and Dumlog in Talisay City.

While the race is on, all vehicles bound for Mandaue City and northern Cebu shall take L. Jaena and MC Briones Streets.

All vehicles bound for Lapu-Lapu City and Mactan Cebu International Airport shall take L. Jaena, MC Briones Streets and UN Avenue.

They may also take S.B. Cabahug Street to UN Avenue to Lapu-Lapu City and MCIA.

All vehicles bound for Mandaue City and Cebu City shall take M.C. Briones and L. Jaena Streets.

Paulino also said that they are also coordinating with the Philippine National Police in the security plan.

She said that they also asked the local government units concerned to help keep stray dogs out of the race route because it would endanger the cyclists.

During the 888 News Forum at the Marco Polo Plaza yesterday, Lapu-Lapu City Tourism Officer Hembler Mendoza reported that almost 50 stray dogs were already impounded as part of their preparation.

Mendoza said they also asked residents to keep their cows and other animals pastured along the roads.

The Department of Public Works and Highways is also taking care of the path holes along the route.  

Medical teams and communication groups are also in place, said Capitol information officer Ethel Natera.—(FREEMAN)