The Traffic Redistribution and the Use of Alternative RORO routes diverting away from the Asian Highway 26 might somehow heals the rugged and wrecked roads that runs from Sta Rita to Catbalogan. This may be the needed healing for these Maharlika of ours.
Yes, it may be the case . As the San Juanico Bridge previously Marcos Bridge goes to a selective road users’ mode , one that can only allow small tonnage of motor vehicles passing through its bridge’s bosom it may be the needed respite for the AH26 otherwise known as Maharlika Highway. Let me count the ways :
Traffic Redistribution: With weight restrictions on the bridge, heavy vehicles are being rerouted, which may lead to increased wear and tear on alternative roads. This could prompt maintenance efforts on these routes. The needed repairs and less Heavy Vehicles pummeling the said road area. The Samar Area on that vicinity of Sta Rita, Calbiga up to Catbalogan will have a relatively less of the Wing Vans and !6 Wheeler Trucks passing by that causes tremendous heavy damage.
Economic Activities on some Areas: On some areas where economic activities are needed but was deprived due to the seemingly easier traditional route of the Asian Highway 26 or Maharlika Highway will see some blossoming of sorts. The Calbayog Port which receives the RORO from Ormoc , the Amndayehan Port or San Antonio, Biliran Port , Catbalogan Port and Babatngon as Alternative Route will see a sort of reawakening . Like it or not the main artery to and back from imperial Manila will have to use the barges on this port and the economic benefit will be felt, soon.
In all, the opinion of this writer may not stir the beehive, but it is perhaps logical and valid. The San Juanico problem may be Divine Intervention to repair the roads and re discover good avenue of travel from areas that were never given that positive attention before . Its about time we do !
