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Multi-million access road to Zamboanga City’s Nancy Falls underway

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is now working on the last three phases of the road upgrading project leading to Nancy Falls in Zamboanga City.

According to Region IX Director Jorge U. Sebastian Jr., the project involves the paving of a total of 17.3 kilometers of Junction National Highway – Ayala La Paz Road in Brgy. La Paz, with a total budget allocation of P650-million under the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP) of the DPWH in convergence with the Department of Tourism (DOT).

Temporary closure of bridge along Abuyog-Silago Road in Abuyog, Leyte

Cadac-an Bridge along Abuyog-Silago Road in Barangay Cadac-an, Abuyog, Leyte was closed to vehicular traffic on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 for repair works.

Department of Public Works and Highways Leyte Fifth District Engineering Office District Engineer Eusebio T. Culas advised motorists from Tacloban to Silago to take Tacloban-Baybay Road to Bato to Silago and those coming from Ormoc to Silago to take Ormoc-Baybay Road to Bato to Silago as an alternative route until repair of the bridge is complete.

Temporary closure of bridge along Abuyog-Silago Road in Abuyog, Leyte

Cadac-an Bridge along Abuyog-Silago Road in Barangay Cadac-an, Abuyog, Leyte was closed to vehicular traffic on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 for repair works.

Department of Public Works and Highways Leyte Fifth District Engineering Office District Engineer Eusebio T. Culas advised motorists from Tacloban to Silago to take Tacloban-Baybay Road to Bato to Silago and those coming from Ormoc to Silago to take Ormoc-Baybay Road to Bato to Silago as an alternative route until repair of the bridge is complete.

Construction of evacuation centers in Western Visayas nears completion

Nine (9) regional evacuation centers located in the six provinces of Western Visayas are underway and will soon be accommodating the public in times of calamities and disasters.

The said centers, with the total contract amount of ₱310.301 Million and implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Regional Office VI, are constructed in San Jose in Antique, Kalibo in Aklan, Roxas City in Capiz, Nueva Valencia in Guimaras, Carles and Zarraga in Iloilo and Bago City, San Carlos City and Sagay City in Negros Occidental.

Drainage structure constructed along Bacolod City major road

A poclain machine excavates along Lacson Street in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental as part of the construction works for a drainage system implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The drainage system stretches from Mandalagan Bridge to 6th Lacson Street in the amount of ₱35 Million, and from 6th Lacson Street to Rizal Street in the amount of ₱27 Million.

Western Visayas recipient of 381 new school buildings

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in convergence with the Department of Education (DepEd) has provided a total of 381 additional school buildings for students enrolled for Academic Year 2018-2019 in Western Visayas.

DPWH Region 6 Assistant Director Jose Al V. Fruto said the completed school building projects with a total of 851 class rooms received an allocation of P1.19 billion under DPWH and DepEd’s 2017 Basic Education Facilities Fund (BEFF).

DPWH marks 120th Anniversary

The Department of Public Works and Highways kicked-off its week-long anniversary celebration with the unveiling on June 18, 2018 of its theme "120 Years of Bridging Modern Development" and launching of Regional “One Town One Product” Exhibits at the DPWH Central Office, Port Area, Manila.

This year’s theme emphasizes the sustainable infrastructure projects delivered through the years that helped drives Philippines' economic growth and competitiveness vital to the improvement in the quality of life of all Filipinos.

DPWH paving farm-to-market roads in Ilagan, Isabela

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is completing the paving of a 3.45-kilometer road that will hasten transportation of agricultural products and provide a more comfortable travelling experience to farmers and other motorists in Ilagan, Isabela.

District Engineer Evelyn C. Costales of DPWH Isabela First District Engineering Office said the ongoing concreting of local road is being implemented in Barangay Lullutan, Ilagan, leading to the municipality of Quirino.

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