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Congestion due to flyover construction: Tagaytay-Nasugbu Road – Part 2

October 29, 2024 3:45 pm / Leave a comment

I showed photos of the construction of an overpass along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway coming from Tagaytay in the previous post. This time, here are some photos taken along the opposite direction.

One end of the worksite is just across from the original Bag of Beans.
Traffic advisory for travelers
The middle of the road under the overpass is used for parking by customers of establishments along the worksite.
Another advisory, this time for those who might opt to bypass the rest of the worksite.
More parked vehicles along a busy stretch leading to the intersection.
Exit to the intersection
Snapshot of the intersection showing relatively light traffic along the Tagaytay-Mendez Highway
Approach to the counterflow section at the other end of the worksite.
Counterflow lane
The space can fit 2 cars but is narrow for 2 large vehicles like buses or trucks.
View of the other end of the construction site.

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Congestion due to flyover construction: Tagaytay-Nasugbu Road – Part 1

October 29, 2024 2:57 pm / Leave a comment

There is significant traffic congestion along the Tagaytay – Nasugbu Highway due to the construction of an overpass along the highway at its junction with the Tagaytay – Mendez Highway.

Approach from Tagaytay
Based on the dimensions, this will be a 2-lane overpass
The situation on the ground requires traffic management due to the limited space available to vehicles.
What was a 4 lane highway is effectively has only 2 lanes now.
Trucks and other construction vehicles are parked under the overpass
Congestion along the highway.
Heavy traffic beneath the flyover under construction

Was there a need for a flyover here? Otherwise I would suggest instead a set of good old-fashioned traffic signals and geometric improvements to the intersection.

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