TACLOBAN CITY – After years of enduring rough and muddy roads, residents of Barangays Bukid and Tutug-an in Barugo, Leyte can now enjoy safer and smoother travel with the completion of a long-awaited road concreting project by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office.
The project covered 866.10 meters of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement with reflectorized thermoplastic markings, ensuring better mobility and road safety.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura said the improvement will ease access to services and livelihood opportunities for residents, who largely depend on rice, coconut wine, and banana farming.
Local resident Salvacion Almason welcomed the project, saying it has transformed their daily travel. “Before, even motorcycles had difficulty passing because of the potholes. Now, all types of vehicles can pass smoothly. This has brought us great relief,” she shared.
The P9.7-million project, funded under the 2025 General Appropriations Act, was implemented by Astilla Construction and Supply.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
