The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has commenced the construction of the 4-lane Ormoc City Diversion Road which traverses the barangays of San Juan, Lao, and Naungan in Ormoc City, Leyte.
According to DPWH Leyte 4th District Engineer Lino Francisco C. Gonzalez, a total of P300-million is allocated for the construction of the 5.28-kilometer diversion road that will reduce traffic congestion along the Merida-Isabel-Palompon Route.
Ormoc Diversion Road Project which is divided into four (4) contract packages covers the concreting of a 4-lane road with shoulders, slope protection structure, box culvert, line canal, and a 75-meter 2-lane bridge.
DPWH commenced the project last March through Contract Package A and B that are now both 37% completed. Two other contract packages which started last May are both 22% completed.
Engr. Gonzales said that weather permitting, the on-going project is expected for completion by first quarter of 2019.
“With this diversion road, the 11-kilometer distance from Brgy. San Juan to Brgy. Naungan will be shortened to just four (4) kilometers, immensely benefitting our locals and motorists whether just travelling or delivering goods and services” said Engr. Gonzalez.