A concrete access road completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now supports farming communities in the municipality of Sergio Osmeña, Zamboanga del Norte.
DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao D. Dia said that the project involved the construction of a P473.4-linear meter concrete road to help corn and coconut farmers transport their crops more quickly and efficiently.
“The improved road condition will reduce travel time between barangays Biayon, Wilben, and San Jose, allowing local farmers in the area to focus more on agricultural activities and spend less in cost and time commuting,” added Director Dia.
The P15-million road project overseen by DPWH Zamboanga del Norte 1st District Engineering Office also includes stone masonry and pipe culverts to ensure road durability, with provision of metal guardrails as a safety feature.
The access road project was implemented under the Roads Leveraging Linkages for Industry and Trade (ROLL-IT) Program in convergence with the Department of Trade and Industry.