The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of the Abulug-Ballesteros Bay View Boulevard that now addresses the longstanding challenge in accessing key tourism destinations in Abulug, Cagayan.
DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Region II Director Reynaldo C. Alconcel, said that the newly-completed project involves the construction of a 490-meter-long boulevard with a 6.7-meter-wide concrete pavement, complete with sidewalks, slope protection, and a seawall, marking the culmination of Phase 5 of the coastal development project in Barangay Bagu.
“Abulug-Ballesteros Bay View Boulevard serves a crucial role in safeguarding the area against potential storm surge and flooding while providing a venue for various tourism-related businesses along the coastline as it provides a panoramic view of the beach,” said Secretary Bonoan.
The structure also benefits local fishermen in the area by providing a dedicated port that aims to boost the local fishing industry.
The DPWH Cagayan 2nd District Engineering Office implemented the Abulug-Ballesteros Bay View Boulevard Project in the amount of P26.9 million, funded through the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA) under the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP).