TACLOBAN CITY — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office has completed the P9.78-million rehabilitation of a local access road connecting Barangays Qui-ong and West Road in La Paz, Leyte, improving connectivity and mobility for residents.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura said the project involved re-blocking damaged pavement, concreting road sections, and widening the existing roadway to meet the five-meter width standard for local roads.
“The rehabilitated road will provide faster and safer access to schools, government offices, and healthcare facilities,” Oppura said. “Residents, most of whom rely on motorcycles for transportation, will now travel more comfortably and efficiently.”
The project covers 4,358.77 square meters of Portland Concrete Cement Pavement (PCCP) and is part of the DPWH’s continuing effort to enhance local infrastructure that supports trade, agriculture, and community development.
According to DPWH, improving road networks in rural towns like La Paz contributes significantly to economic growth by ensuring the smoother transport of goods and easier access to essential services.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
