TACLOBAN CITY – In a bid to enhance road safety and ensure a smoother travel experience, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO), has successfully completed the reconstruction and upgrading of the Palo-Carigara-Ormoc Road.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura reported that the project involved reconstructing 2,727.31 square meters of damaged paved roads using Portland concrete cement pavement (PCCP).
The project also included the removal of existing damaged asphalt pavement and the application of 5,923.84 square meters of asphalt overlay, with provisions for reflectorized thermoplastic markings in Culasian and Daraupay, all located in Capoocan, Leyte along the Palo-Carigara-Ormoc road section.
This upgraded road will benefit the community for years to come, making daily commutes safer and more efficient.
The project commenced on March 21, 2024, and was completed on June 24, 2024.
Furthermore, the project aims to address existing road damages, improve road alignment, and enhance overall road quality to better serve the needs of the community.
It also increases the surface capabilities of the road, minimizing disturbances to the general public during commutes and facilitating easier and quicker access to nearby government offices, health facilities, and schools.
The project, with an allocated budget of P24.44 million, was funded under the DPWH-CY 2024 General Appropriations Act, under the Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Upgrading of Damaged Paved Roads-Primary Road Program.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
