TACLOBAN CITY – A once difficult coastal journey has now been transformed into a safe and more efficient land route, following the completion of a coastal road project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (L2DEO) in Capoocan, Leyte.
The project involved the construction of a 1,560-meter portland cement concrete pavement (PCCP) road, an 875-meter lined canal, 842 cubic meters of stone masonry works, and box culverts.
The completion of the coastal road project has significantly improved mobility and access to essential services, eliminating residents’ reliance on pump boats or “lancha.”
The project has also boosted economic activity through faster and more cost-efficient transport of agricultural products and local goods, while improving access to healthcare by enabling quicker response to medical needs and providing students with safer and shorter travel to school.
Moreover, the improved road network has opened new opportunities for tourism development. With its scenic coastline and beaches, the area is now attracting more visitors, contributing to local economic growth and generating additional income for the community.
Expressing his grateful appreciation to the DPWH, Joel Seberre, village councilor of Libertad, highlighted how the coastal road project has improved the lives of residents and strengthened the local community.
He noted that students can now attend school more easily without having to walk long distances, while patients are able to reach hospitals faster and receive immediate medical attention.
Seberre also highlighted improved travel conditions for residents going to the town proper, saying trips have become quicker and are no longer affected by rough sea conditions.
The official added that the road has contributed to better livelihoods in the community, with an increase in tourist arrivals as more visitors are drawn to the area’s beaches. Local products are also being transported and sold more efficiently to nearby towns such as Capoocan and Carigara.
Seberre extended his appreciation to the DPWH for delivering what he described as a vital infrastructure project that has brought lasting benefits to Barangay Libertad.
Backed by the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the project has a contract amount of P45.49 million and was implemented by BeeRock Enterprises Incorporated.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
