The concrete road constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in San Miguel, Iloilo enhanced road connectivity in its villages as well as the transport of goods and mobility of people.
DPWH-6 Regional Director Nerie D. Bueno, citing the report of Iloilo 4th District Engineering Office District Engineer Mario G. Soriano, said the paved road connects Sitio Lanag in Barangay Sta. Cruz and Sitio Pinamuna in Barangay Consolacion, and other communities in the upland areas of the town.
“This concrete road provides convenient access among the people in the remoteareas as well as easier and faster delivery of products from farms to the market, as well as for local trade between the two communities,” said Bueno.
She added that “farming and other agricultural activities are the main sources of income of the people in these barangays, thus, the construction of a better road is significantly beneficial among our farmers and agricultural producers.”
On the other hand, Soriano disclosed that farmers and residents used to spend longer time reaching the market since the existing earth road was muddy when wet and dusty when dry, making transportation inconvenient and costly.
“With this concrete road, they can now
easily deliver their products to the market at a lower hauling cost, bringing more income for the needs of their families,” said Soriano.
The paved road also facilitates easy access for basic social, health, education and other government services in order to reach even the remote areas in the town. This also makes a vital contribution to economic development and growth, and improves quality of life of the people in local areas, he added.
The P30.38-million project undertaken by the Iloilo 4th District Engineering Office includes the construction of a 3.05-kilometer Portland Concrete Cement Pavement (PCCP) road with stone masonry. Necessary road signs and markings are installed for safety of motorists, pedestrians and the people in the community.JBG/DPWH6/LAF/PIA6-Iloilo
