TACLOBAN CITY – Residents and students of Barangay San Isidro in MacArthur, Leyte now enjoy safer and more convenient travel with the completion of a P7.8-million concrete road project funded under the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA).
Implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO), the project covers a 660-meter stretch of concrete road, five meters wide, with 3,300 square meters of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) designed to withstand heavy use and harsh weather. Reflectorized thermoplastic pavement markings were also added to enhance road guidance and safety.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura reported the road’s completion recently, saying the project fulfills a long-standing need for a durable and accessible route in the barangay.
Angelica Suganob, a teacher at San Isidro Elementary School, said the new road has transformed daily commutes for students.
“Before DPWH’s road concreting project, our students—especially when it rained—really had a hard time walking because the road was muddy, slippery, and full of potholes. Now, students can walk more comfortably, motorcycles and bicycles have easier access, and travel is much faster,” she shared.
Suganob expressed gratitude to DPWH for finishing the project on time, adding that it benefits not only students but also residents, workers, and visitors going to and from the barangay.
The new road is expected to improve access to schools, markets, and health centers, while also boosting economic activity in the community.
Construction began on February 14, 2025, with RCC Builders and Enterprises as the contractor. The project was designed to ensure durability and long-term reliability.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
