The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has undertaken widening works along a one (1)-kilometer portion of Liloy-Siocon Road in the municipality of Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte.
DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao Dia said that the completed project now better connects Barangay Poblacion to Barangay Isidro, benefitting about 3,257 residents who rely on this route to reach neighboring communities.
The improved road section will cater to a higher volume of vehicles which will reduce traffic congestion and expedite the transportation of goods and services, further boosting local commerce and economic growth across the municipality.
Besides the extension of the road from two (2) to four (4) lanes, the project features reinforced concrete pipe culverts, headwalls, and grouted riprap with painting of reflectorized thermoplastic pavement markings for enhanced visibility.
DPWH Zamboanga del Norte 3rd District Engineering Office implemented the road widening project with an allocation of P34.3 million from the 2023 General Appropriations Act.