TACLOBAN CITY — Residents of Barangays A. Bonifacio and Burgos in Mayorga, Leyte are now enjoying improved mobility and safer travel following the completion of a road concreting project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura said the P14.6-million project involved the construction of a 0.20-meter-thick Portland Cement Concrete Pavement (PCCP) covering a total area of 1,079.3 square meters. The project included 959.3 meters of pavement at Site 1 and 120 meters at Site 2, along with stone masonry structures designed to enhance road safety and durability.
Princess Mendiola, a local resident and student, shared how the project has improved daily travel, especially for students.
“We used to struggle going to school because the road was muddy, slippery, and full of rocks. We thank the DPWH for implementing this road project. Now, we no longer have difficulty passing through, the road is no longer muddy, and even motorcycles can travel easily. We are truly grateful for the improvement of our road.”
Oppura said the newly completed road is expected to significantly improve the movement of people, goods, and services in the area, making travel safer and more convenient, particularly for students and other residents who regularly use the route.
The project was funded under the Calendar Year 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and was implemented by WP Alvero Construction Services.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
