A road improvement project is presently being undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to provide a smoother traveling experience in Olango Island, an island off the east coast of Mactan Island in Cebu Province.
In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Ernesto S. Gregorio Jr. identified the project as the overlaying of asphalt along the main road of Olango Island which has received an allocation of ₱91 million from the 2024 General Appropriations Act.
“Our ongoing project in the island covers the asphalt overlay of a total of 6.53 kilometers of 2-lane road to make the road pavement surface smoother, safer, and more durable,” said Director Gregorio.
The DPWH Cebu Sixth District Engineering Office (DEO) under the leadership of District Engineer Gumer M. Castillo, has accomplished 90 percent of the works since it began in February 2024, and is expected to be completed ahead of the July 2024 schedule.
“With this road improvement project, we hope to not only enable a more convenient access for locals, but also tap the tourism potential of Olango Island which is a haven for wide range of migratory birds coming from Siberia and Japan,” added Director Gregorio.