All national government agencies (NGAs) and Local Government Units (LGUs) must work hand-in-hand in order to promote national growth which also encompasses social and road network development.
This element can be seen through the efforts made by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Batangas 2nd Legislative District (LD) to the ongoing implementation of the Bauan-San Pascual-Batangas City Bypass Road.
As of January 10, 2019, Thursday, Congressman Abu, together with DPWH R4A heads and chiefs, reported in front of various stakeholders and media men, the current situation of the said bypass road.
Implemented since year 2017, the Bauan-San Pascual-Batangas City Bypass Road is included in the three (3)-year Rolling Infrastructure Program (TRIP) of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) which is the government’s previously launched tool to synchronize and strengthen the link between national planning and budgeting functions/processes for infrastructure projects and programs. With the proposed budget of P1.1 billion, Congressman Abu assured the completion of the project by year 2020 with hopes of the approval of the 2019 proposed national budget.
Also included in the report was the 56% physical accomplishment of the project and the obligated Right-of-Way (ROW) funds amounting to about P120 million.
Some areas of the new access road are now passable to motorists and vehicles, thanks to the continuous coordination and follow ups between the implementing agencies and local leaders.
This 10.883 km bypass road now serve as a crucial road network as it aims to solve the perennial traffic congestion besetting the highways of Palico-Balayan-Batangas Road and Bauan-Mabini Road.
It will also provide fast and more convenient transportation of goods and services from and to the industrial areas of Batangas City, San Pascual, Bauan and Mabini.