NSSDEO, Brgy. Burabud, Laoang, Northern Samar – Through the Department of Public Works and Highways Northern Samar Second District Engineering Office (DPWH-NSSDEO), road users are now guaranteed and ensured to the recently completed retrofitting and strengthening of Camparanga Bridge located in Brgy. Camparanga, Pambujan, Northern Samar, providing safe and more convenient transportation access for the travelling public.
The Retrofitting/Strengthening of Camparanga Bridge project was under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2024, intended for the retrofitting/strengthening of permanent bridge with a length of 39.60 linear meter, to avoid further deterioration of the concrete structures.
OIC-District Engineer Atty. Arthur Eric L. Sabong cited that the said bridge is an essential infrastructure for economic development of the locality because it serves as a vital link along Catarman to Laoang road network. He also added that the bridge needs to be retrofitted, for the security of the motorists and commuters as well as not to hinder the movement of business trade and transactions.
In addition, retrofitting of bridge structures is designed to upgrade and enhance existing structures, making it sturdier and firmer to withstand against any disasters. Besides, this bridge infrastructure is an essential bridge in the Second District of Northern Samar since it directly links by land travel the municipalities of Pambujan and Laoang, which is also a route of the road users from Catarman leading to the coastal towns of the Pacific Area.
The rehabilitation activities began on December, 2024, and set to be completed on April, 2025, but the rehabilitation work was completed ahead of its completion schedule on January, 2025. Thus, retrofitted bridge now improves the mobility of the travelling public.
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