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DPWH orders contractor to do asphalting job right at Makati flyover


Starting next Friday, the contractor in the rehabilitation of Osmeña flyover crossing Buendia Avenue in Makati City will re-do the asphalting work there, on orders of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson, who was not satisfied with the asphalting, had ordered contractor Tokwing Construction to remove and replace the asphalt overlay on the flyover, at the contractor’s own expense. "The repairs, subject to weather condition, are scheduled to start on October 14 and are expected to be completed in two weeks' time," the DPWH said in a statement. According to the DPWH, pavement failure started to occur within days from opening the flyover to vehicular traffic. But it noted the contractor has expressed willingness to abide by the order and undertake total replacement. Earlier, Singson directed the tightening of quality control and assurance in project implementation, with contractors having to assure their contracted projects are according to plans and specifications. The contractors are also held responsible if defects occur within the warranty period. — ELR, GMA News

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