The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will complete the gaps of Boracay Circumferential Road, build better drainage of Boracay during its 6-month closure and rehabilitation.
This was disclosed by DPWH Secretary Mark A. Villar who personally led the team of DPWH maintenance personnel during the first day of rehabilitation being implemented in coordination with other government agencies like the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Department of Tourism.
Secretary Villar said initial steps of the Department is the demolition structures that occupy the 12-meter government road right-of-way and cleaning/declogging of existing drainage lines along Boracay Circumferential Road.
“We have six (6) months to restore the beauty of Boracay. For this period we aim to complete the whole Boracay Circumferential Road that will strictly follow the 6.10-meter carriageway standard and road right-of-way on both sides as we also plan to build sidewalks and bike lanes for the pedestrians,” said Secretary Villar.
At present, roads in the island are narrow due to road right-of-way violations, with structures closely built along national roads, resulting to carriageways being shared by both vehicles, pedestrians, and merchants.
Three (3) sections with a total length of 5.2-kilometer which will require P490 million budget is needed to complete Boracay Circumferential Road.
Secretary Villar added that an improved drainage and sewerage system will also be incorporated along the main road to contain in-land flooding and unabated waste discharge to the beach.