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Road Improvement Projects Foster Agri Areas of Davao Oriental

Two (2) local road sections were recently paved to provide better access for the rural communities in Mati City and in the town of Lupon, Davao Oriental Province.

In a report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby B. Cordon identified one (1) of the turned-over projects as the concrete paved 2-lane road in Barangay Tamisan in Mati City which is now being utilized by locals in the area, mostly coconut, banana, and mango tree farmers.

3 Luzon Roads Still Affected by Enteng

As of 12 noon, Tuesday, September 3, 2023, one (1) road section in Central Luzon remains closed while two (2 roads in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Bicol Region have limited access due flooding.

Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from the DPWH Bureau of Maintenance said that a portion of Nueva Ecija-Aurora Road in Barangay Labi, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija is still closed to traffic.

Motorists may take Rizal - Pantabangan Road as alternative route until flooding along the road section has subsided.

Enteng Renders 3 Road Closures, 7 Limited Access in Calabarzon

As of noon Monday, September 2, 2024, three (3) national roads are impassable due to flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone “Enteng” and the Southwest Monsoon, while seven (7) others are restricted to heavy vehicles only.

The Department of Public Works and Highways - Bureau of Maintenance (DPWH-BOM) has identified the following roads in Rizal Province that are closed to vehicular traffic:

Enteng Renders 3 Road Closures, 7 Limited Access in Calabarzon

As of noon Monday, September 2, 2024, three (3) national roads are impassable due to flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone “Enteng” and the Southwest Monsoon, while seven (7) others are restricted to heavy vehicles only.

The Department of Public Works and Highways - Bureau of Maintenance (DPWH-BOM) has identified the following roads in Rizal Province that are closed to vehicular traffic:

Biggest Sports Complex in Panay Island Underway

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) begins construction works of Panay Island’s largest sports complex at Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) in the municipality of Sara, Iloilo province.

According to DPWH Region VI Director Sanny Boy Oropel, construction is now ongoing on a 1,400-square meter multi-purpose building component of the facility.

Built within a 3,064-square meter lot area, the facility will serve as a hub for athletic training and competitions and aims to elevate sports and athletics in Western Visayas.

Biggest Sports Complex in Panay Island Underway

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) begins construction works of Panay Island’s largest sports complex at Northern Iloilo State University (NISU) in the municipality of Sara, Iloilo province.

According to DPWH Region VI Director Sanny Boy Oropel, construction is now ongoing on a 1,400-square meter multi-purpose building component of the facility.

Built within a 3,064-square meter lot area, the facility will serve as a hub for athletic training and competitions and aims to elevate sports and athletics in Western Visayas.

Paved Bypass Road Links Communities in Zamboanga City

A bypass road project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now facilitates better connectivity between local communities in Zamboanga City.

DPWH Region IX Director Cayamombao D. Dia identified the project as the concrete paving of the 569.7-meter NRJ Boalan-Tugbungan Diversion Road.

The 4-lane concrete road now better connects the Barangays of Boalan and Tugbungan with reduced travel time of approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

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