By Rjay Zuriaga Castor
Off-street parking spaces, laybys, and rumble strips will be installed along Iloilo Sunset Boulevard to reduce congestion and enhance safety for visitors.
Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas said the city government is coordinating with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to construct laybys to accommodate the influx of vehicles.
A layby, also known as a pull-out or turnout, is an area beside a road where vehicles can stop temporarily without obstructing traffic.
“We will continue to coordinate on this. The goal is to regulate parking and ensure that no vehicles park on either side of the viewing decks,” Treñas said.
Despite being funded by the national government, Iloilo Sunset Boulevard remains classified as a local road, as it has not yet been designated a national highway.
DPWH-6 recently turned over management of the boulevard to the city government.
Since it is not yet a declared national highway, Treñas said parking in the area may be allowed under certain conditions.
To enforce this, the Traffic and Transportation Management Office has installed “No Parking” signs in key areas of the boulevard.
Executive Order No. 17, which outlines the guidelines for Sunset Boulevard, strictly prohibits parking on both sides in front of the viewing decks.
The order also bans reserving portions of the boulevard for parking.
Treñas also announced the installation of rumble strips—raised patterns on the road surface—to alert drivers to potential hazards.
“These strips serve as warning signals, particularly for inattentive, drowsy, or distracted drivers, reducing the risk of accidents,” he said.
If the city government secures surplus funds, Treñas said they plan to build permanent comfort rooms, benches, and garbage bins along the boulevard.
Currently, visitors rely on portalets for restroom needs.
