The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently installed road safety devices along the 5.18-kilometer portion of Tarlac Ecotourism Park Access Road in San Jose, Tarlac Province.
In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Tarlac 1st District Engineer Neil R. Farala said that the installation of LED street lights, warning and informative signages, and solar pavement markers are engineering safety measures to create safer roads for motorists.
“To deliver our commitment to improve road safety, we will continue to assess and efficiently address issues on accident-prone roads to minimize if not totally eradicate the risk of accidents,” added District Engineer Farala.
Over the years, the DPWH has pursued the upgrading of quality and safety features of tourism access roads to further encourage visitors and investors, thereby fostering economic growth brought by the influx of tourists.
The completion of the P100.3 million project was funded under the Special Road Fund – Motor Vehicle User’s Charge (MVUC) as part of the General Appropriations Act of 2023 (GAA).