The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is building a bridge that will ensure sustainable interconnection among communities from the Northern part of Maddela, Quirino even in times of typhoons.
DPWH Secretary Roger G. Mercado, citing a report from DPWH Region 2 Office, said that the construction of the new Arfel Bridge crossing Ramos Creek along Echague-Jones-Maddela Road (Villa Norte-Panang Sect) in Barangay Divisoria Sur recently started.
Without a new bridge, residents in Divisoria Sur (Bisangal) have to endure utilizing the old bridge which submerges due to overflowing of Ramos Creek especially during typhoons and heavy rain.
“It takes four (4) to five (5) days before the water subsides along the road, impeding the transport of essential goods and services for nearly 2,000 people residing in Bisangal and Panang area. The new Arfel Bridge will be an all-weather access facility to local beneficiaries including nearby Isabela province,” said Secretary Mercado.
With an allocation of P50 Million, the new one-span Arfel Bridge has a 21.70-meter by 14.64-meter steel deck girder, with slope protection, detour road component.