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DPWH clearing impassable roads in E. Samar due to Storm “Basyang”

As of 8 AM, February 14, 2018, two (2) road sections in Eastern Samar are closed to vehicular traffic due to flooding and landslide brought by Tropical Storm “Basyang”.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 8 identified impassable road sections as:

1) Wright-Taft-Borongan Road in Barangay San Pablo to Barangay Mabuhay, Taft and at Malinao Binaloan Road due to flooding; and

DPWH clearing impassable roads in E. Samar due to Storm “Basyang”

As of 8 AM, February 14, 2018, two (2) road sections in Eastern Samar are closed to vehicular traffic due to flooding and landslide brought by Tropical Storm “Basyang”.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 8 identified impassable road sections as:

1) Wright-Taft-Borongan Road in Barangay San Pablo to Barangay Mabuhay, Taft and at Malinao Binaloan Road due to flooding; and

DPWH widens 3-km Agusan del Norte Road leading to Bukidnon

One (1) of the busiest roads in Agusan del Norte leading to Bukidnon has been widened by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, Director Pol M. delos Santos of DPWH Region 13 said 2.98 kilometers portion of Buenavista-Bunaguit Road was recently widened in the amount of P49.5 million under CY 2017 infrastructure program.

DPWH widens 3-km Agusan del Norte Road leading to Bukidnon

One (1) of the busiest roads in Agusan del Norte leading to Bukidnon has been widened by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

In his report to DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar, Director Pol M. delos Santos of DPWH Region 13 said 2.98 kilometers portion of Buenavista-Bunaguit Road was recently widened in the amount of P49.5 million under CY 2017 infrastructure program.

DPWH undertakes repair of 7 roads in QC and Caloocan this weekend

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will resume its road reblocking and repairs in Quezon and Caloocan City this weekend.

According to DPWH National Capital Region Director Melvin B. Navarro, the repair and rehabilitation in six (6) major roads in Quezon City and one (1) in Caloocan City covering an area of 1,716.35 square meters will start 11 PM Friday, February 9, 2018.

Using one (1) day concrete mix, affected roads will fully open 5 AM Monday, February 12, 2018.

DPWH undertakes repair of 7 roads in QC and Caloocan this weekend

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will resume its road reblocking and repairs in Quezon and Caloocan City this weekend.

According to DPWH National Capital Region Director Melvin B. Navarro, the repair and rehabilitation in six (6) major roads in Quezon City and one (1) in Caloocan City covering an area of 1,716.35 square meters will start 11 PM Friday, February 9, 2018.

Using one (1) day concrete mix, affected roads will fully open 5 AM Monday, February 12, 2018.

DPWH undertakes access audit on implementation of Accessibility Law

To ensure the safety and inclusivity of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in all places, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in partnership with other implementing agencies will conduct anew access audit on both private and public establishments.

In a meeting held at the DPWH Head Office, DPWH and National Council of Disability Affairs (NCDA) discussed the monitoring of adherence to Batas Pambansa 344 (BP344), also known as the Accessibility Law, which concerns the mobility of PWDs.

DPWH: Albay and Sorsogon to have an alternative road soon

An alternative route that can reduce as much as three (3) hours travel time between Manito, Albay and Bacon, Sorsogon is being fast tracked for completion in 2018 by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

DPWH Region 5 Director Danilo E. Versola said the Bacon-Manito Road which will be a 15.3-kilometer, 2-lane road with five (5) bridges traversing mountainous terrain along the east coast of Albay and Sorsogon is being implemented by the regional office with only three (3) ongoing contracts to be completed.

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