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Asphalt Overlay of Major Diversion Road Enhances Travel, Road Safety in Davao City

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed preventive maintenance works on the crucial sections of the Davao City Diversion Road, in an effort to improve connectivity and enhance the daily travel of motorists and commuters in the greater Davao City.

In his report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby B. Cordon said that the asphalt overlaying works on the 5.76-lane kilometer road section of the diversion route is a vital measure in fortifying the infrastructure’s resilience, further reinforcing longer operational life.

Asphalt Overlay of Major Diversion Road Enhances Travel, Road Safety in Davao City

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed preventive maintenance works on the crucial sections of the Davao City Diversion Road, in an effort to improve connectivity and enhance the daily travel of motorists and commuters in the greater Davao City.

In his report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Regional Office 11 Director Juby B. Cordon said that the asphalt overlaying works on the 5.76-lane kilometer road section of the diversion route is a vital measure in fortifying the infrastructure’s resilience, further reinforcing longer operational life.

Rockfall Netting Improves Safe Access to Vital Facilities in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has installed slope protection netting to mitigate the risk of landslides along the mountainous section of Vallehermoso-La Castellana Road in Barangay Tagbino, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental.

Vallehermoso-La Castellana Road is a vital passageway that connects the provinces of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental—a major route for vehicles carrying agricultural products.

Rockfall Netting Improves Safe Access to Vital Facilities in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has installed slope protection netting to mitigate the risk of landslides along the mountainous section of Vallehermoso-La Castellana Road in Barangay Tagbino, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental.

Vallehermoso-La Castellana Road is a vital passageway that connects the provinces of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental—a major route for vehicles carrying agricultural products.

Slope Protection Measure Ensures Motorist Safety in Cauayan, Negros Occidental

Road slope protection works completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now prevent road blocks along a portion of Bacolod South Road (BSR) in Cauayan, Negros Occidental.

DPWH Region 6 Director Sanny Boy Oropel identified the project as the construction of two (2) slope protection walls with line canal and stairs measuring 460 meters and 331.5 meters, and installation of a 105.3-square meter active wire mesh system with type 4 permanent ground anchor erosion control mat along the BSR segment in Barangay Linaon.

Slope Protection Measure Ensures Motorist Safety in Cauayan, Negros Occidental

Road slope protection works completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now prevent road blocks along a portion of Bacolod South Road (BSR) in Cauayan, Negros Occidental.

DPWH Region 6 Director Sanny Boy Oropel identified the project as the construction of two (2) slope protection walls with line canal and stairs measuring 460 meters and 331.5 meters, and installation of a 105.3-square meter active wire mesh system with type 4 permanent ground anchor erosion control mat along the BSR segment in Barangay Linaon.

DPWH Completes P96.5-M Riverbank Protection Project in Balagtas, Bulacan

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully extended the riverbank protection structure aimed at mitigating flood risks along Balagtas River, in Barangay Pulong Gubat, Balagtas, Bulacan.

A P96.5-million project, funded under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), was completed which consists of additional riverbank protection spanning 252.80 linear meters. The structure also includes a 12-meter sheet pile foundation to enhance slope protection and reduce the risk of overflow during extreme weather conditions.

DPWH Completes P96.5-M Riverbank Protection Project in Balagtas, Bulacan

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has successfully extended the riverbank protection structure aimed at mitigating flood risks along Balagtas River, in Barangay Pulong Gubat, Balagtas, Bulacan.

A P96.5-million project, funded under the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA), was completed which consists of additional riverbank protection spanning 252.80 linear meters. The structure also includes a 12-meter sheet pile foundation to enhance slope protection and reduce the risk of overflow during extreme weather conditions.

DPWH Leads Steering Committee Meeting to Ensure Coordinated Implementation of the Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas in Mindanao

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to engage key stakeholders to ensure the effective completion of the detailed engineering design and construction phases for the Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao (RNDP-CAAM).

Flood Control Project Benefits Fisherfolk in Labason, Zamboanga del Norte

A flood control project completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now protects communities in Barangay Antonino, Labason, Zamboanga del Norte.

Built along the estuary or the downstream of Labason River where the river meets the sea, the project involved the construction of a 211.4-meter steel sheet pile river wall with concrete copping, including the installation of solar street LED lights as a safety feature.

DPWH Region 9 Director Cayamombao D. Dia said that the concrete structure now benefits residents, which consists of mostly fishing communities.

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