The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the P38 million rehabilitation and improvement of road and bridge projects in the municipalities of Ipil and Kabasalan in Zamboanga province.
DPWH regional director Cayamombao Dia said the road in Sibugay was widened from two to four lanes to ease traffic congestion in the area.
The widened road now caters to more vehicles, helping relieve traffic and providing more convenient travel along the area,” Dia said.
The scope of works on the project included concreting, earthworks, subbase and base course, with provisions for drainage and slope protection.
Meanwhile, the newly rehabilitated 69.8-meter Kabasalan Bridge now ensures the safety of motorists traversing the Lanao-Pagadian-Zamboanga City Road, the DPWH official said.
“This permanent bridge is one of the many bridges in the province which facilitates access to various establishments in the municipality, hence, its repair is crucial so we can avoid major safety risks and prevent delays in the delivery of basic services,” Dia said.
The road widening and bridge rehabilitation projects were implemented at the cost of P28 million and P10 million, respectively.