MGB-7 tells Cebu City to widen of road in Agsungot following mini landslide

Boulders fall to the road after a mini landslide occurred in Barangay Agsungot on Wednesday afternoon, August 19, 2020. | Photo courtesy of Councilor Jerry Guardo

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Central Visayas has asked Cebu City to widen the road in Barangay Agsungot following the mini landslide the caused a total blockage of the road on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.Councilor Jerry Guardo, the City Council’s chairperson for infrastructure, said the MGB-7 recommended the widening of the road to avoid inconvenience to motorists should an incident like this happens again.

The councilor accompanied MGB-7 to the site of the landslide to check the area and investigate the incident. However, Guardo said a widening may take time because the city government cannot yet conduct construction works this season since the ground is too soft.The heavy rains in recent days have contributed to the softening of the ground in the area, causing one of the retaining walls to collapse. Boulders fell to the road, making it impassable.The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office has already cordoned the area and diverted traffic to other roads such as the Binaliw Road.

“Let’s be vigilant and be mindful and report immediately to their barangay official any unusual movement of soil or noticeable cracks in their area so our disaster team and engineering team can respond immediately,” said Guardo. /bmjoThe comments uploaded on this site do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of management and owner of Cebudailynews. We reserve the right to exclude comments that we deem to be inconsistent with our editorial standards.

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