MAASIN CITY – Widening of 10 bridges along Southern Leyte’s national highways is up for implementation this year to complement road widening activities of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
“Based on our observation, motorists as well as the travelling public experience daily inconvenience brought by high volume of vehicles traversing the national highways. We believe the expansion of our bridges will provide an increase mobility in the area,” said DPWH Southern Leyte District Engineer Ma. Margarita Junia.
These projects amounting to P252.59 million are expected to ease out traffic and ensure a safer and convenient route to motorists plying the province’s major thoroughfares.
The bridges to be widened include Bitanhuan (P47.64 million), Gakat (P17.3 million), Iti (P23.4 million), , Nahaong (P17.3 million), Nahulid (P26.3 million), Oticon (P37.3 million) and Pangi (P18.75 million), all in Libagon town.
Also up for expansion are Buac (P16.5 million), Maac II (P22.5 million) and Magapso (P25.6 million) bridges in Sogod town.
“We would like to ask for the understanding and cooperation of the public once the construction of these bridges starts because this will cause short-term inconvenience,” Junia said.
The field office will be providing alternate route and install warning signs as well as traffic advisory once these bridges are closed during construction phase, the district engineer assured.
The widening of permanent bridges from two lanes to four lanes is among the major projects included in the 2018 General Appropriations Act approved by the central government. (PR)
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