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DPWH Inaugurates Flagship Flyover Project in Tagum City

Mindanao’s longest flyover in Tagum, Davao del Norte was officially opened on November 19, 2021 by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

DPWH Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado led the ceremonial unveiling of marker and drive-thru at the 1.035-kilometer Tagum City Flyover in the most strategic intersection of Daang Maharlika (Agusan - Davao National Highway) and Surigao - Davao Road.

DPWH Inaugurates Flagship Flyover Project in Tagum City

Mindanao’s longest flyover in Tagum, Davao del Norte was officially opened on November 19, 2021 by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

DPWH Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado led the ceremonial unveiling of marker and drive-thru at the 1.035-kilometer Tagum City Flyover in the most strategic intersection of Daang Maharlika (Agusan - Davao National Highway) and Surigao - Davao Road.

DPWH Commences Tunnel Excavation Work for Davao City Bypass Project

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is ramping up efforts to improve the transport logistics and mitigate vehicular traffic congestion in Davao City with the construction of a 2.3 kilometer two (2)-tube mountain tunnel.

A symbolic blast on Friday, November 19, 2021 officially started work on the road tunnel which is part of the 10.7 kilometers Contract Package I-1 of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) implemented by DPWH Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) Operations.

DPWH Commences Tunnel Excavation Work for Davao City Bypass Project

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is ramping up efforts to improve the transport logistics and mitigate vehicular traffic congestion in Davao City with the construction of a 2.3 kilometer two (2)-tube mountain tunnel.

A symbolic blast on Friday, November 19, 2021 officially started work on the road tunnel which is part of the 10.7 kilometers Contract Package I-1 of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) implemented by DPWH Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) Operations.

Marine Batallion Barracks in Cagayan underway

A new barracks for the 20th Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team 10 of the Philippine Marine Corps is being fast-tracked for completion by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Sta. Praxedes, Province of Cagayan.

Citing a report from DPWH Cagayan Second District Engineering Office, Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado said that a two-storey building is being constructed to serve as an operational and lodging facility for the uniformed personnel in Cagayan.

Marine Batallion Barracks in Cagayan underway

A new barracks for the 20th Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team 10 of the Philippine Marine Corps is being fast-tracked for completion by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Sta. Praxedes, Province of Cagayan.

Citing a report from DPWH Cagayan Second District Engineering Office, Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado said that a two-storey building is being constructed to serve as an operational and lodging facility for the uniformed personnel in Cagayan.

DPWH Working with ADB on Improvement of RP Infrastructure

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is working with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on a goal of achieving sustainable infrastructure development in the Philippines.

DPWH Acting Secretary Roger G. Mercado said that talks with ADB Country Director for the Philippines Mr. Kelly Bird has confirmed the bank’s commitment to provide continuing support to infrastructure development program and help facilitate the economy rebounds from the pandemic by accelerating job generation.

New Road to Benefit Farmers in La Union

With the increase of economic activities and growing farm industry in the province of La Union, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently completed the construction of a 204-meter road project that will reduce half of the usual travel time between the two (2) Barangays of Apatut and Nagsabaran in the town of Balaoan.

In his report to DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado, Region 1 Director Ronnel M. Tan said that the road project will alleviate logistical problems and ensure safer and faster delivery of farm produce in the agri-rich town

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