Three road projects implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are eyed to improve access in remote areas and enhance connectivity to key tourism areas in Iloilo.
The first two projects are implemented by the Iloilo 1st District Engineering Office from Barangay Potrido to Barangay Alimodias in the town of Miagao, according to DPWH.
The first project, worth P14.7 million, covers the construction of the 280-meter concrete Malagyan-Tigmalapad Road, leading to Sinuhotan Cave and Tinagong Dagat Lake.
Another is the P71.6 million access road that will provide access to Bugsukan and Banogon Falls and the 500-hectare rice terraces. It has two sections, including 840 lineal meters for section 1 and 1,445 lineal meters for section 2.
“The construction of these access roads is crucial for promoting sustainable tourism in Miag-ao. By providing smoother and safer routes, we are enhancing the travel experience for tourists, encouraging local businesses, and creating opportunities for the communities in the area,” DPWH regional director Sanny Boy O. Oropel said in a statement.
On the other hand, the P5.88 million road project in the municipality of New Lucena will improve access to its remote areas.
Undertaken by Iloilo 4th District Engineering Office, the 327-lineal meter, two-lane Portland Concrete Cement Pavement (PCCP) road, including a slope protection structure, covers a portion of Sitio Cabunga in Barangay Poblacion, leading to residential and agricultural areas.
Oropel said the paved road makes a vital contribution to local economic development and growth and provides easy access to basic services and economic opportunities for an improved quality of life.
“Paving this road will provide riding comfort and reduce the impact of flood when heavy rains occur. Transporting agricultural products from the farms in the remote areas to the market will be faster and less costly,” he said.PNA
