TACLOBAN CITY – The Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully completed the paving of a 1.637-lane kilometer concrete road in Barangay Anibongon, Jaro, Leyte.
The newly constructed road will serve as a vital service route for the local community, alleviating the issues previously caused by the old unpaved road, which was often bumpy, dusty, and muddy, especially during the rainy season.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura emphasized the importance of this infrastructure project, noting that it greatly improves mobility and access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and employment for the people of Brgy. Anibongon.
“The completion of this road opens up easier transportation of goods and services, significantly benefiting the local population,” Oppura said.
Village chairwoman Rosalina Volcan expressed her gratitude during an interview, sharing the struggles her community faced with the previous road conditions.
“Our students and residents found it difficult to travel to town or leave our barangay, especially during the rainy season when the road was muddy and motorbikes struggled on the bumpy surface,” she said.
She further added, “This project has made a huge difference. Now, our students no longer have to deal with the mud during rainy days, and traveling by vehicle is much easier. We are deeply grateful to the DPWH for providing us with this farm-to-market road.”
The road project, which began on April 12, 2024, was completed on July 3, 2024, with a total budget allocation of P9.88 million.
(LIZBETH ANN A.ABELLA)
